Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Bosulif 100mg film-coated tablets
Bosulif 400mg film-coated tablets
Bosulif 500mg film-coated tablets
bosutinib
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
Bosulif contains the active substance bosutinib. It is used to treat adult patients who have a type of leukemia called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph-positive) newly diagnosed or for whom previous medications for treating CML have not been effective or are not suitable. Ph-positive CML is a blood cancer that causes the body to produce too many of a specific type of white blood cell called granulocytes.
If you have any questions about how Bosulif works or why you have been prescribed this medicine, ask your doctor.
Do not take Bosulif
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting Bosulif:
Sun/UV Protection
During treatment with bosutinib, you may be more sensitive to the sun or UV rays. It is essential that you cover exposed skin areas and use sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
Children and Adolescents
Bosulif is not recommended for children under 18 years of age. This medicine has not been studied in children or adolescents.
Other Medicines and Bosulif
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Some medicines may affect the levels of Bosulif in your body. You should tell your doctor if you are using medicines that contain the following active substances:
The following active substances may increase the risk of side effects with Bosulif:
The following active substances may reduce the effectiveness of Bosulif:
You should avoid using these medicines during treatment with Bosulif. If you are using any of them, tell your doctor. It may be possible for your doctor to change the dose of these medicines, change the dose of Bosulif, or have you use a different medicine.
The following active substances may affect heart rate:
These medicines should be used with caution during treatment with Bosulif. If you are taking any of them, tell your doctor.
It is possible that the medicines listed in this leaflet are not the only ones that may interact with Bosulif.
Taking Bosulif with Food and Drinks
Do not take Bosulif with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Pregnancy, Breast-feeding, and Fertility
Bosulif should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary, as Bosulif may harm the fetus. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking Bosulif.
Women taking Bosulif should be advised to use effective contraceptive methods during treatment and for at least 1 month after the last dose. Vomiting and diarrhea may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Ask for information about sperm preservation before starting treatment, if desired, due to the risk that treatment with Bosulif may reduce fertility.
If you are breast-feeding, tell your doctor. Do not breast-feed during treatment with Bosulif, as it may harm the baby.
Driving and Using Machines
If you experience dizziness, have blurred vision, or feel unusual fatigue, do not drive or use machines until these side effects have disappeared.
Bosulif ContainsSodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per 100 mg, 400 mg, or 500 mg tablet; this is essentially "sodium-free".
Follow exactly the instructions of administration of this medicine given to you by your doctor. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Bosulif will only be prescribed for you by a doctor who has experience with the medicines used to treat leukemia.
Dose and Method of Administration
The recommended dose is 400 mg once daily for patients with newly diagnosed CML. The recommended dose is 500 mg once daily for patients whose previous medications for treating CML have not been effective or are not suitable. In case of moderate or severe kidney problems, your doctor will reduce the dose by 100 mg once daily for moderate kidney problems and by an additional 100 mg once daily for severe kidney problems. Your doctor may adjust the dose using the 100 mg tablets, based on your health condition, response to treatment, and/or side effects you may experience. Take the tablet(s) once daily, with food. Swallow the tablet(s) whole with a little water.
If You Take More BosulifThan You Should
If you accidentally take too many Bosulif tablets or a higher dose than you need, go to a doctor immediately. If possible, show the doctor the pack or this leaflet. You may need medical attention.
If You Forget to Take Bosulif
If it has been less than 12 hours, take the recommended dose. If it has been more than 12 hours, take your next dose at the usual time the next day.
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If You Stop Taking Bosulif
Do not stop taking Bosulif unless your doctor tells you to. If you are unable to take the medicine as directed by your doctor or think you no longer need it, talk to your doctor immediately.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.
You should consult your doctor immediately if you suffer from any serious adverse effect (see also section 2 "What you need to know before starting to take Bosulif"):
Blood Disorders.Inform your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms: bleeding, frequent fever or bruising (you may have a blood or lymphatic system disorder).
Liver Disorders.Inform your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms: itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, and pain or discomfort in the upper right area of the stomach or fever.
Stomach/Intestinal Disorders.Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or vomiting.
Cardiac Problems.Inform your doctor if you have a cardiac disorder, such as heart failure, decreased blood flow to the heart, an abnormal electrical signal called "prolongation of the QT interval", or if you faint (lose consciousness) or have an irregular heartbeat during treatment with Bosulif.
Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus.Recurrence (reactivation) of hepatitis B virus infection if you have had hepatitis B in the past (a liver infection).
Severe Skin Reactions.Inform your doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms: painful red or purple rash that spreads and if blisters and/or other lesions appear on the mucous membrane (e.g., mouth and lips).
The adverse effects that may appear with Bosulif are:
Very Common Adverse Effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients):
Common Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):
Uncommon Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
Frequency Not Known (cannot be estimated from available data):
Reporting of Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible adverse effect that is not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Monitoring System: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Composition of Bosulif
Bosulif 100 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 100 mg of bosutinib (as monohydrate).
Bosulif 400 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 400 mg of bosutinib (as monohydrate).
Bosulif 500 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg of bosutinib (as monohydrate).
Appearance of the Product and Package Contents
Bosulif 100 mg film-coated tablets are yellow and oval-shaped, biconvex, marked with "Pfizer" on one side and "100" on the other.
Bosulif 100 mg is marketed in blisters containing 14 or 15 tablets in packages of 28 or 30 tablets or 112 tablets.
Bosulif 400 mg film-coated tablets are orange and oval-shaped, biconvex, marked with "Pfizer" on one side and "400" on the other.
Bosulif 400 mg is marketed in blisters containing 14 or 15 tablets in packages of 28 or 30 tablets.
Bosulif 500 mg film-coated tablets are red and oval-shaped, biconvex, marked with "Pfizer" on one side and "500" on the other.
Bosulif 500 mg is marketed in blisters containing 14 or 15 tablets in packages of 28 or 30 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
Boulevard de la Plaine 17
1050 Brussels
Belgium
Manufacturer
Pfizer Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH
Betriebsstätte Freiburg
Mooswaldallee 1
79090 Freiburg
Germany
You can request more information about this medicine by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Belgium / Belgium / Belgium Luxembourg / Luxembourg Pfizer NV/SA Tel/Tel: +32 (0)2 554 62 11 | Lithuania Pfizer Luxembourg SARL filialas Lietuvoje Tel. + 370 52 51 4000 |
Czech Republic Pfizer, spol. s r.o. Tel: +420 283 004 111 | Hungary Pfizer Kft. Tel.: +36-1-488-37-00 |
Denmark Pfizer ApS Tlf: +45 44 20 11 00 | Malta Vivian Corporation Ltd. Tel: +356 21344610 |
Germany PFIZER PHARMA GmbH Tel: +49 (0)30 550055 51000 | Netherlands Pfizer BV Tel: +31 (0)10 406 43 01 |
Estonia Pfizer Luxembourg SARL Eesti filiaal Tel: +372 666 7500 | Norway Pfizer AS Tlf: +47 67 52 61 00 |
Greece Pfizer Ελλάς A.E. Τηλ: +30 210 6785 800 | Austria Pfizer Corporation Austria Ges.m.b.H. Tel: +43 (0)1 521 15-0 |
Spain Pfizer, S.L. Tél: +34 91 490 99 00 | Poland Pfizer Polska Sp. z o.o. Tel:+48 22 335 61 00 |
France Pfizer Tél: +33 (0)1 58 07 34 40 | Portugal Laboratórios Pfizer, Lda. Tel: +351 21 423 5500 |
Croatia Pfizer Croatia d.o.o. Tel: + 385 1 3908 777 | Romania Pfizer Romania S.R.L. Tel: +40 (0) 21 207 28 00 |
Ireland Pfizer Healthcare Ireland Tel: 1800 633 363 (toll free) +44 (0)1304 616161 | Slovenia Pfizer Luxembourg SARL Pfizer, podružnica za svetovanje s podrocja farmacevtske dejavnosti, Ljubljana Tel.: + 386 (0)1 52 11 400 |
Iceland Icepharma hf. Sími: +354 540 8000 | Slovak Republic Pfizer Luxembourg SARL, organizacná zložka Tel.: + 421 2 3355 5500 |
Italy Pfizer S.r.l. Tel: +39 06 33 18 21 | Finland Pfizer Oy Puh./Tel: +358 (0)9 43 00 40 |
Cyprus Pfizer Ελλάς Α.Ε. (Cyprus Branch) Τηλ+357 22 817690 | Sweden Pfizer AB Tel: +46 (0)8 550 520 00 |
Latvia Pfizer Luxembourg SARL filiale Latvija Tel.: + 371 670 35 775 | United Kingdom(Northern Ireland) Pfizer Limited Tel: +44 (0) 1304 616161 |
Date of Last Revision of this Prospectus:11/2024.
Detailed information about this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency website: https://www.ema.europa.eu.