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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

SPRYCEL^® (dasatinib) is a prescription medicine used to treat:

adults with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in chronic phase
adults with Ph+ CML who no longer benefit from, or did not tolerate, other treatment, including imatinib

adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who no longer benefit from, or did not tolerate, other treatment
children 1 year of age and older with Ph+ CML in chronic phase

children 1 year of age and older with newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL in combination with chemotherapy

It is not known if SPRYCEL is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age.

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Resources
at Every Step
of Your Journey

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Resources at
Every Step of Your Journey

Find information, tools, patient stories, and support
for wherever you are on your treatment journey.

Where are you in your treatment journey? :
Newly Diagnosed
Starting SPRYCEL
Already Taking SPRYCEL
I am a Caregiver

Where are you in your treatment journey? :

Newly Diagnosed
Starting SPRYCEL

Already Taking SPRYCEL

I am a Caregiver

Newly
Diagnosed

Although being diagnosed with Ph+ CML can feel scary, it’s
important to know you’re not alone. View these resources to
get a better understanding of your diagnosis and what you
might expect on the journey ahead.

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A Life-Changing Diagnosis: Meet Lee

Learning of his diagnosis was “the day the world stopped.” But Lee found that by working with his oncologist, he gained a better understanding of Ph+ CML and how to manage it. Hear from Lee >

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What Happens in Ph+ CML?

Being new to Ph+ CML, you may have a lot of questions about what it is and how it affects the body. Discover what happens in Ph+ CML >

Find Additional Support

Many organizations offer information
and
support for those living with CML.
Explore CML groups >

Matt, a SPRYCEL® (dasatinib) patient, says: It's comforting to know that my healthcare team is there for me.

“It’s comforting to know that my healthcare team is there for me.”

–Matt,
SPRYCEL patient

Starting
SPRYCEL

Beginning a treatment can feel overwhelming.
But learning about other people’s experiences with
SPRYCEL may help you gain insights into your own
treatment journey.

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Questions to Ask
Your Doctor

Not sure how to talk to your doctor
about
SPRYCEL? Print out this guide of
helpful questions and bring it with you to
your next
doctor’s appointment.
Download questions >

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How Does SPRYCEL Work?

What should you know about SPRYCEL now that you’re beginning treatment? Discover how SPRYCEL works to treat Ph+ CML.
View the activity of SPRYCEL >

Already
Taking
SPRYCEL

Now that you’ve been taking SPRYCEL for a while,
what more can you do to manage your condition
and help meet your treatment milestones? These
resources may help.

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Continuing His Journey:
Meet Tom

Having learned some helpful tips for

taking SPRYCEL, Tom is optimistic for his
future. Hear from Tom >

Dean, a SPRYCEL® (dasatinib) patient, says: It was more stressful at the beginning. Now I'm more prepared for my appointments.

Dean, a SPRYCEL® (dasatinib) patient, says: It was more stressful at the beginning. Now I'm more prepared for my appointments.

It was more stressful at the beginning. Now I’m more prepared for my appointments.

–Dean,
SPRYCEL patient

Tips for Making the Most of Your Healthcare Appointments

Take notes and ask questions during appointments
or give this task to a friend or family member.
Tell your healthcare provider about how you're
feeling, both physically and emotionally.

Talk about any changes in your everyday
routine, such as your sleep patterns.
Be honest when discussing your health
habits, including smoking and alcohol use.

For
Caregivers

In caring for someone with Ph+ CML, it helps to focus
on the positive impact your support is having. These
resources offer information that can help you support
your loved one.

Useful Questions to Ask
Your Loved One’s
Healthcare Provider

What did the last test results mean?
How do we know whether
something is a side effect of
treatment or a symptom of CML?
What are the possible next steps,
depending on upcoming test
results?

Virginia, wife of a SPRYCEL® (dasatinib) patient, says: When Lee was diagnosed, we had just started a family. We thought we knew where we were going…but we had different plans in store.

“When Lee was diagnosed, we had just started a family. Everything was starting to mesh and we thought we were headed in a direction where we knew where we were going…but we had different plans in store.”

–Virginia,
wife of SPRYCEL patient

The patients in the above videos are actual Ph+ CML patients taking SPRYCEL. They were compensated by Bristol Myers Squibb for their participation in these videos. Your experience and results may vary.

Find Additional Support Through These CML Organizations

From information on support groups to help with the emotional, practical, and financial challenges
of living with cancer, there are many organizations that may be able to help. See the list of national
organizations below. Your doctor’s office can let you know about groups in your area.

The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society^®
(LLS)

lls.org | 800-955-4572

The LLS offers weekly online chats that provide a friendly forum for discussing the stresses and triumphs of those living with CML. These chats are moderated by an oncology social worker.

The National CML
Society

nationalcmlsociety.org |
877-431-2573

The National CML Society organizes group meetings for CML patients, family members, and caregivers around the United States.

CancerCare^®

cancercare.org |
800-813-HOPE

CancerCare provides free, professional support and information to help people manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer.

Cancer Support
Community (CSC)

cancersupportcommunity.org |
888-793-9355

CSC offers a menu of personalized services and education for all people affected by cancer. These services are available through a network of professionally led community-based centers, hospitals, community oncology practices, and online.

This list of resources is provided as a convenience. Bristol-Myers Squibb does not endorse and is not responsible for information
provided by third-party organizations.

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SPRYCEL Resources

Get helpful information about SPRYCEL and educational materials for patients and caregivers.

Discover the SPRYCEL® (dasatinib) Digital Handbook

Discover our
DIGITAL HANDBOOK

An interactive guide to
SPRYCEL and understanding what to expect during treatment.

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SPRYCEL^® (dasatinib) SELECTED IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

SPRYCEL may cause serious side effects, including low blood cell counts, bleeding problems, fluid retention, heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) problems, pulmonary arterial hypertension, severe skin reactions, tumor lysis syndrome, slowing of growth and development in children, and liver problems. Side effects of SPRYCEL that are considered most common in adults and children receiving SPRYCEL alone include: diarrhea, headache, skin rash, shortness of breath, tiredness, nausea, and muscle pain. Side effects of SPRYCEL that are considered most common in children receiving SPRYCEL with chemotherapy include: swelling, pain and redness of the lining of your mouth, throat, stomach and bowel (mucositis), low white blood cell counts with fever, fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, stomach-area (abdominal) pain, cough, headache, rash, tiredness, constipation, abnormal heart rate, high blood pressure (hypertension), swelling, infections, low blood pressure, decreased appetite, allergic reactions, shortness of breath, nose-bleed, numbness or tingling of your hands and feet, and feeling confused or disoriented.

Please read more information about potential side effects with SPRYCEL below.

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Important Facts About SPRYCEL^® (dasatinib)

This is a summary of important information that patients need to know about SPRYCEL. Your healthcare team can work with you to help answer any questions you may have about SPRYCEL.

Keep this document in a safe place, so you can refer to it before and during treatment.

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What is SPRYCEL?

SPRYCEL^® (dasatinib) is a prescription medicine used to treat:

Adults with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in chronic phase (CP)
Adults with Ph+ CML who no longer benefit from, or did not tolerate, other treatment, including imatinib
Adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who no longer benefit from, or did not tolerate, other treatment
Children 1 year of age and older with Ph+ CML in chronic phase
Children 1 year of age and older with newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL in combination with chemotherapy

It is not known if SPRYCEL is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age.

Example of SPRYCEL® (dasatinib) 100 mg tablet

Example SPRYCEL tablet. Tablet is not actual size.

Tablets are white to off-white, with “BMS” appearing on one side. These letters may be followed by a number indicating the strength of the tablet, in milligrams. In addition, an identification number will be marked on the other side. Size and shape may vary by dose.Tablets are taken by mouth.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before starting SPRYCEL?

Talk to your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have any of these medical conditions:

problems with your
immune system
heart problems, including a
condition called congenital
long QT syndrome
low potassium or low magnesium levels in your blood
lactose (milk sugar) intolerance
liver problems

problems with your immune system
heart problems, including a condition called congenital long QT syndrome
low potassium or low magnesium levels in your blood
lactose (milk sugar) intolerance
liver problems

Tell your healthcare provider if you are:

Pregnant or plan to become pregnant. SPRYCEL can harm your unborn baby.
- Females who can become pregnant:
  - You should not become pregnant during treatment with SPRYCEL.
  - You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for 30 days after your last dose of SPRYCEL.
  - Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with SPRYCEL.
- Males with female partners who can become pregnant:
  - You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for 30 days after your last dose of SPRYCEL.
  - Your female partner should call her healthcare provider if she becomes pregnant or thinks she is pregnant during your treatment with SPRYCEL.
Breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if SPRYCEL passes into your breast milk. You should not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after your last dose of SPRYCEL.

Females who are pregnant should not handle crushed or broken SPRYCEL tablets.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including:

prescription and
over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
antacids
herbal supplements

If you take an antacid medicine, take it 2 hours before or 2 hours after your dose of SPRYCEL.

SPRYCEL may interact with other medicines you are taking. This can change the relative effectiveness of SPRYCEL or cause unwanted side effects.

During treatment with SPRYCEL, make sure you also talk to your healthcare provider before you begin to take anything new. Your healthcare provider can help identify any potential interactions and help find alternatives.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including:

prescription and over-the-counter
medicines
vitamins
antacids
herbal supplements

If you take an antacid medicine, take it
2 hours before or 2 hours after your dose of SPRYCEL.

SPRYCEL may interact with other medicines you are taking. This can change the relative effectiveness of SPRYCEL or cause unwanted side effects.

During treatment with SPRYCEL, make sure you also talk to your healthcare provider before you begin to take anything new. Your healthcare provider can help identify any potential interactions and help find alternatives.

How should SPRYCEL be taken?

Take SPRYCEL exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Your healthcare provider may change your dose of SPRYCEL or temporarily stop treatment with SPRYCEL. Do not change your dose or stop taking SPRYCEL without first talking to your healthcare provider.

Do take SPRYCEL one (1) time a day
Do take SPRYCEL with or without food, either in the morning or in the evening, at the same time each day*
Do swallow SPRYCEL tablets whole with water
If your child cannot swallow tablets whole, talk to your healthcare provider

*Setting an alarm clock or a calendar notification is a great way to remember to take medication.

Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets
Do not drink grapefruit juice during treatment with SPRYCEL
Do not take St. John’s wort during treatment with SPRYCEL

*Setting an alarm clock or a calendar notification is a great way to remember to take medication.

What if I miss a dose of SPRYCEL?
If you miss a dose of SPRYCEL, take your next scheduled dose at your regular time. Do not take two doses at the same time. Call your healthcare provider or your pharmacist if you are not sure what to do.

What if I take too much SPRYCEL?

Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

What are the possible side effects of SPRYCEL?

Serious side effects

SPRYCEL may cause serious side effects, including those listed below.

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of the side effects below, or any other concerns about these side effects:

Low blood cell counts: Low blood cell counts are common with SPRYCEL and can be severe, including low red blood cell counts (anemia), low white blood cell counts (neutropenia), and low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia). Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your blood cell counts regularly during your treatment with SPRYCEL. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms during treatment with SPRYCEL:
- fever
- any signs of an infection

Bleeding problems: Bleeding problems are common with SPRYCEL. Sometimes these bleeding problems can be serious and lead to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have:
- unusual bleeding or bruising of your skin
- bright red or dark tar-like stools
- decreased alertness, headache, or change in speech

Your body may hold too much fluid (fluid retention): Fluid retention is common with SPRYCEL and can sometimes be severe. In severe cases, fluid may build up in the lining of your lungs, the sac around your heart, or your stomach cavity. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms during treatment with SPRYCEL:
- swelling all over your body
- weight gain
- shortness of breath, especially if
  this happens with low levels of
  physical activity or at rest
- dry cough
- chest pain when taking a deep breath

Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) problems: SPRYCEL may cause heart problems, including an abnormal heart rate, a heart attack, or small strokes that last only a few minutes or a few hours, called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). TIAs are often a warning sign that you are at risk for a more serious stroke. Your healthcare provider will monitor the potassium and magnesium levels in your blood and your heart function.

Get medical help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms during treatment with SPRYCEL:

chest pain
shortness of breath
feeling like your heart is beating too fast or you feel abnormal heartbeats
vision changes that may last for a short time
slurred speech

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH): SPRYCEL may cause high blood pressure in the vessels of your lungs. PAH may happen at any time during your treatment with SPRYCEL. Your healthcare provider should check your heart and lungs before and during your treatment with SPRYCEL. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:
- shortness of breath
- tiredness
- swelling all over your body
  (fluid retention)

Severe skin reactions: SPRYCEL may cause skin reactions that can sometimes be severe. Get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms:
- skin reaction with fever
- sore mouth or throat
- blistering or peeling of your
  skin or in the mouth

Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS): TLS is caused by a fast breakdown of cancer cells. TLS can cause you to have kidney failure and the need for dialysis treatment, as well as an abnormal heartbeat. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check you for TLS. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment with SPRYCEL:
- nausea
- vomiting
- weakness
- swelling
- shortness of breath
- muscle cramps
- seizures

Slowing of growth and development in children: Effects on bone growth and development in children have happened with SPRYCEL and can sometimes be severe. Your healthcare provider will monitor your child’s bone growth and development during treatment with SPRYCEL. Get medical help right away if your child develops bone pain.

Liver problems: SPRYCEL can cause liver problems. People who have had liver problems in the past may be at risk for getting liver problems with SPRYCEL. Your healthcare provider will monitor liver function as needed during the treatment with SPRYCEL. Call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you develop any symptoms of liver problems, including: stomach area (abdominal) pain, yellowing of your skin or white part of your eyes, loss of appetite, bleeding, bruising, or dark “tea-colored” urine.

Most common side effects

The most common side effects of SPRYCEL in adults and children receiving SPRYCEL alone include:

diarrhea
headache
skin rash
shortness of breath
tiredness
nausea
muscle pain

The most common side effects of SPRYCEL in children receiving SPRYCEL with chemotherapy include:

swelling, pain, and redness of the lining of your mouth, throat, stomach, and bowel (mucositis)
low white blood cell counts with fever
fever
diarrhea
nausea
vomiting
muscle pain
stomach-area (abdominal) pain
cough
headache
rash
tiredness
constipation
abnormal heart rate
high blood pressure (hypertension)
swelling
infections
low blood pressure
decreased appetite
allergic reactions
shortness of breath
nosebleed
numbness or tingling of your hands and feet
feeling confused or disoriented

SPRYCEL may cause fertility problems in males and females. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all of the possible side effects of SPRYCEL. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.

How do I store SPRYCEL?

SPRYCEL tablets should be stored at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F
(20°C to 25°C).

Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about the right way to throw away outdated or unused SPRYCEL.

Wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling tablets that have accidentally been crushed or broken.

Females who are pregnant should not handle crushed or broken SPRYCEL tablets.

Keep SPRYCEL and all medicines out of the reach of children.

This document has summarized the most important safety information for SPRYCEL. For more in-depth safety information,
please read the Patient Information in the full Prescribing Information.

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