Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Bosutinib Vivanta 100 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Bosutinib Vivanta 400 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Bosutinib Vivanta 500 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
Bosutinib Vivanta contains the active substance bosutinib. It is used to treat adult patients who have a type of leukemia called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with positive Philadelphia chromosome (Ph-positive) that has been newly diagnosed or for whom previous medications for 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 bosutinib works or why you have been prescribed this medicine, ask your doctor.
Do not take Bosutinib Vivanta
Warnings and precautions
Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before you start taking bosutinib:
and symptoms of fluid retention during treatment with bosutinib, such as swelling of the ankles, feet, or legs; difficulty breathing, chest pain, or cough (all of which can be signs of fluid retention in the lungs or chest).
and symptoms of fluid retention during treatment with bosutinib, such as swelling of the ankles, feet, or legs; difficulty breathing, chest pain, or cough (all of which can be signs of fluid retention in the lungs or chest).
Sun/Sunscreen
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
Bosutinib is not recommended for children under 18 years of age. This medicine has not been studied in children or adolescents.
Other Medicines and Bosutinib Vivanta
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 bosutinib 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 Bosutinib Vivanta:
The following active substances may reduce the effectiveness of Bosutinib Vivanta:
You should avoid using these medicines during treatment with bosutinib. If you are using any of them, tell your doctor. It may be possible for your doctor to change the doses of these medicines, change the dose of bosutinib, 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 bosutinib. 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 could interact with bosutinib.
Taking Bosutinib Vivanta with food and drinks
Do not take bosutinib with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Pregnancy, Breast-feeding, and Fertility
Bosutinib should not be used during pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary, as bosutinib may harm the fetus. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, ask your doctor before taking bosutinib.
Women taking bosutinib should be advised to use effective contraceptive methods during treatment and for at least 1 month after the last dose. Vomiting and diarrhea can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Ask about sperm preservation before starting treatment, if desired, due to the risk that treatment with bosutinib may reduce fertility.
If you are breast-feeding, tell your doctor. Do not breast-feed during treatment with bosutinib, 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.
Follow exactly the instructions for administration of this medicine given by your doctor. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist again.
Bosutinib 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 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 status, 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 Bosutinib Vivanta than you should
If you accidentally take too many bosutinib 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.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, telephone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take Bosutinib Vivanta
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 Bosutinib Vivanta
Do not stop taking bosutinib 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, consult your doctor immediately.
If you have any further 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 Bosutinib Vivanta"):
Blood Disorders.Report immediately to your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: bleeding, fever, or frequent bruising (you may have a blood or lymphatic system disorder).
Liver Disorders.Report immediately to your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, and pain or discomfort in the upper right stomach area 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 bosutinib.
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 occur with bosutinib 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 the 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 Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Composition of Bosutinib Vivanta
The active ingredient is bosutinib.
Bosutinib Vivanta 100 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 106.79 mg of bosutinib dihydrate, equivalent to 100 mg of bosutinib.
Bosutinib Vivanta 400 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 427.16 mg of bosutinib dihydrate, equivalent to 400 mg of bosutinib.
Bosutinib Vivanta 500 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 533.95 mg of bosutinib dihydrate, equivalent to 500 mg of bosutinib.
The other components are: microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, poloxamer 188, povidone, and magnesium stearate.
Tablet coating:
[100 mg]: hypromellose 2910 (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 3350 (E1521), yellow iron oxide (E172).
[400 mg]: hypromellose 2910 (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 6000 (E1521), yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172).
[500 mg]: hypromellose 2910 (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400 (E1521), talc (E553b), red iron oxide (E172).
Appearance of the Product and Package Contents
Bosutinib Vivanta 100 mg film-coated tablets are yellow, oval, biconvex, approximately 11 mm long and 5 mm wide, engraved with "100" on one side and "B" on the other.
Bosutinib Vivanta 100 mg is available in blister packs containing 28, 30, or 112 film-coated tablets.
Bosutinib Vivanta 400 mg film-coated tablets are orange, oval, biconvex, approximately 16 mm long and 9 mm wide, engraved with "400" on one side and "B" on the other.
Bosutinib Vivanta 400 mg is available in blister packs containing 28 or 30 film-coated tablets.
Bosutinib Vivanta 500 mg film-coated tablets are red, oval, biconvex, approximately 18 mm long and 9 mm wide, engraved with "500" on one side and "B" on the other.
Bosutinib Vivanta 500 mg is available in blister packs containing 28 or 30 film-coated tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Vivanta Generics s.r.o.
Trtinová 260/1, Cakovice
196 00 Praga 9,
Czech Republic
Manufacturer
Pharmadox Healthcare Limited
KW20A Kordin Industrial Park,
Paola, PLA3000, Malta
MSN Labs Europe Limited
KW20A Corradino Park,
Paola, PLA3000, Malta
You can request more information about this medicine by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Local Representative:
Vivanta Generics s.r.o. branch in Spain
C/Guzmán el Bueno, 133, edificio Britannia
28003 Madrid
This medicine is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Bulgaria: ????????? MSN 100 mg ????????? ????????
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Croatia: Bosutinib MSN 100 mg filmom obložene tablete
Bosutinib MSN 400 mg filmom obložene tablete
Bosutinib MSN 500 mg filmom obložene tablete
Slovenia: Bosutinib MSN 100 mg filmsko obložene tablete
Bosutinib MSN 400 mg filmsko obložene tablete
Bosutinib MSN 500 mg filmsko obložene tablete
Spain: Bosutinib Vivanta 100 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG
Bosutinib Vivanta 400 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG
Bosutinib Vivanta 500 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG
Estonia: Bosutinib MSN
Hungary: Bosutinib MSN 100 mg filmtabletta
Bosutinib MSN 400 mg filmtabletta
Bosutinib MSN 500 mg filmtabletta
Latvia: Bosutinib MSN 100 mg apvalkotas tabletes
Bosutinib MSN 400 mg apvalkotas tabletes
Bosutinib MSN 500 mg apvalkotas tabletes
Lithuania: Bosutinib MSN 100 mg plevele dengtos tabletes
Bosutinib MSN 400 mg plevele dengtos tabletes
Bosutinib MSN 500 mg plevele dengtos tabletes
Poland: Bosutinib MSN
Czech Republic: Bosutinib MSN
Date of the last revision of this prospectus: January 2025
Detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS): http://www.aemps.gob.es/