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BOSUTINIB VIVANTA 400 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

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How to use BOSUTINIB VIVANTA 400 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

Introduction

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.

  • Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

  1. What is Bosutinib Vivanta and what is it used for
  2. What you need to know before you take Bosutinib Vivanta
  3. How to take Bosutinib Vivanta
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Bosutinib Vivanta
  6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Bosutinib Vivanta and what is it used for

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.

2. What you need to know before you take Bosutinib Vivanta

Do not take Bosutinib Vivanta

  • if you are allergic to bosutinib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
  • if your doctor has told you that you have liver damage and that it does not work normally.

Warnings and precautions

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before you start taking bosutinib:

  • if you have, or have had in the past, liver problems.Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver problems, including any type of hepatitis (infection or inflammation of the liver), or a history of any of the following signs and symptoms of liver problems: itching, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, and pain or discomfort in the upper right area of the stomach. Your doctor should perform blood tests to check your liver function before starting treatment with bosutinib and during the first 3 months of treatment with bosutinib, or as clinically indicated.
  • If you have diarrhea and vomiting.Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following signs and symptoms: increased number of bowel movements per day, increased number of episodes of vomiting, blood in the vomit, in the stool, or in the urine, or the appearance of black stools ("tarry"). Tell your doctor if treatment for vomiting may lead to a higher risk of cardiac arrhythmias. In particular, tell your doctor if you want to use any medication that contains domperidone for the treatment of nausea and/or vomiting. Treatment of nausea or vomiting with medications of this type, if used with bosutinib, may increase the risk of dangerous cardiac arrhythmias.
  • If you have bleeding problems.Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following signs and symptoms, such as abnormal bleeding or bruising without having had any injury.
  • If you have an infection.Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following signs and symptoms, such as fever, problems with urination such as a burning sensation when urinating, new onset cough, or new onset sore throat.
  • If you have fluid retention.Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following signs 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).

  • If you have heart problems.Inform your doctor if you have any cardiac abnormalities, such as heart failure and a decrease in blood flow to the heart that can cause a heart attack. Seek medical help immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, weight gain, chest pain, or swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet.

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).

  • If you have been told that you have an abnormal heart rhythm. Inform your doctor if you have arrhythmias or an abnormal electrical signal called "prolonged QT interval". These problems are always important, but even more so if you experience frequent or prolonged diarrhea as indicated above. If you faint (lose consciousness) or experience irregular heartbeats during treatment with bosutinib, inform your doctor immediately, as they may be signs of a serious heart condition.
  • If you have been told that you have kidney problems.Inform your doctor if you urinate more frequently and produce larger amounts of pale-colored urine, or if you urinate less frequently and produce smaller amounts of dark-colored urine. Also, inform your doctor if you lose weight or experience swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, hands, or face.
  • If you have ever had or may currently have a hepatitis B virus infection.This is because bosutinib could cause hepatitis B to become active again, which can be fatal in some cases. Your doctor should carefully check for signs of this infection before starting treatment.
  • If you have or have had pancreas problems in the past.Inform your doctor if you experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
  • If you experience any of these symptoms: severe skin rash.Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of a painful red or purple rash that spreads and if blisters and/or other lesions appear on the mucous membranes (e.g., the mouth and lips).
  • If you notice any of these symptoms: side pain, blood in the urine, or decreased urine output.If your disease is very severe, your body may not be able to eliminate all the waste products from the dying cancer cells. This is known as tumor lysis syndrome and can cause kidney failure and heart problems within 48 hours of the first dose of bosutinib. Your doctor will ensure that you are adequately hydrated and will give you other medications to help prevent it.

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:

  • ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, and fluconazole, used to treat fungal infections.
  • clarithromycin, telithromycin, erythromycin, and ciprofloxacin, used to treat bacterial infections.
  • nefazodone, used to treat depression.
  • mibefradil, diltiazem, and verapamil, used to lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.
  • ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir, atazanavir, amprenavir, fosamprenavir, and darunavir, used to treat HIV/AIDS.
  • boceprevir and telaprevir, used to treat hepatitis C.
  • aprepitant, used to prevent and control nausea and vomiting.
  • imatinib, used to treat a type of leukemia.
  • crizotinib, used to treat a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer.

The following active substances may reduce the effectiveness of Bosutinib Vivanta:

  • rifampicin, used to treat tuberculosis.
  • phenytoin and carbamazepine, used to treat epilepsy.
  • bosentan, used to lower high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
  • nafcillin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
  • St. John's Wort (a herbal medicine that can be obtained without a prescription), used to treat depression.
  • efavirenz and etravirine, used to treat HIV/AIDS.
  • modafinil, used to treat certain types of sleep disorders.

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:

  • amiodarone, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, and sotalol, used to treat heart disorders.
  • chloroquine and halofantrine, used to treat malaria.
  • clarithromycin and moxifloxacin, which are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.
  • haloperidol, used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
  • domperidone, used to treat nausea and vomiting, or to stimulate milk production.
  • methadone, used to treat pain.

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.

3. How to take Bosutinib Vivanta

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.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

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):

  • reduction in the number of platelets, red blood cells, and/or neutrophils (a type of white blood cell).
  • diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea.
  • fever, swelling of the hands, feet, or face, fatigue, weakness.
  • respiratory tract infection.
  • nasopharyngitis.
  • alteration of blood test results to check if bosutinib is affecting the liver and/or pancreas, kidneys.
  • decreased appetite.
  • joint pain, back pain.
  • headache.
  • skin rash, with itching of the skin and/or generalized.
  • cough.
  • difficulty breathing.
  • feeling of instability (dizziness).
  • fluid in the lungs (pleural effusion).
  • itching.

Common Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):

  • decrease in white blood cell count (leukopenia).
  • stomach irritation (gastritis), bleeding in the stomach or intestine.
  • chest pain, pain.
  • liver damage, abnormal liver function, including liver disorder.
  • lung infection (pneumonia), flu, bronchitis.
  • the heart does not pump blood as it should (heart failure).
  • decrease in heart rate that predisposes to fainting, dizziness, and palpitations.
  • increase in blood pressure.
  • elevation of potassium in the blood, decrease of phosphorus in the blood, excessive loss of body fluids (dehydration).
  • muscle pain.
  • alteration of taste (dysgeusia).
  • acute kidney failure, kidney failure, kidney deterioration.
  • fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion).
  • ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
  • hives (urticaria), acne.
  • photosensitivity reaction (sensitivity to UV rays from the sun and other light sources).
  • allergic reaction.
  • abnormally high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (pulmonary hypertension).
  • acute pancreatitis.
  • respiratory failure.

Uncommon Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):

  • fever associated with a low white blood cell count (febrile neutropenia).
  • liver damage.
  • life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock).
  • abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs (acute pulmonary edema).
  • skin rash.
  • inflammation of the heart or pericardium (pericarditis).
  • significant decrease in the number of granulocytes (a type of white blood cell).
  • severe skin disorder (erythema multiforme).
  • nausea, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeats, muscle cramps, convulsions, clouding of urine, and fatigue related to abnormal test results (elevation of potassium, uric acid, and phosphorus in the blood and decrease of calcium in the blood) that can cause changes in kidney function and acute kidney failure (tumor lysis syndrome [TLS]).

Frequency Not Known (cannot be estimated from the available data):

  • severe skin disorder (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) due to an allergic reaction, exfoliative rash (scaling)
  • interstitial lung disease (disorders that cause scarring in the lungs): signs are cough, difficulty breathing, and painful breathing.

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.

5. Storage of Bosutinib Vivanta

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiration date that appears on the aluminum foil of the blister pack and on the packaging after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
  • This medicine does not require special storage conditions.
  • Do not use this medicine if you notice that the packaging is damaged or shows signs of tampering.
  • Medicines should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Deposit the packaging and medicines that you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging of medicines that you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

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 ????????? ????????

????????? MSN 400 mg ????????? ????????

????????? MSN 500 mg ????????? ????????

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/

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