Product Information for the User
Bosulif 100Film-Coated Tablets
Bosulif 400Film-Coated Tablets
Bosulif 500Film-Coated Tablets
bosutinib
Read this entire product information carefully before starting to take this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
Bosulif contains the active ingredient bosutinib. It is used to treat adult patients who have a type of leukemia called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with a positive Philadelphia chromosome (Ph-positive) who have recently been diagnosed or for whom previous medications to treat CML have not been effective or are not suitable. Ph-positive CML is a blood cancer that causes the body to produce an excessive amount of a specific type of white blood cells called granulocytes.
If you have any doubts about how Bosulif works or why you have been prescribed this medication, consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take Bosulif:
-if you have ever had or may have a hepatitis B virus infection.This is because Bosulif may reactivate hepatitis B, which can be fatal in some cases. The doctor should carefully check for signs of this infection before starting treatment.
Sol/UV protection
During treatment with bosutinib, you may be more sensitive to the sun or UV rays. It is essential to cover exposed areas of the body and use high-factor sunscreen (SPF).
Children and adolescents
Bosulif is not recommended for individuals under 18years of age.This medication has not beenstudied in children or adolescents.
Other medications and Bosulif
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may take any other medication, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medications may affect the concentrations of Bosulif in your body. You should inform your doctor if you are using medications that contain active ingredients such as the following:
These active ingredients may increase the risk of adverse effects with Bosulif:
These active ingredients may reduce the effectiveness of Bosulif:
You should avoid using these medications during treatment with Bosulif. If you are using any of them, inform your doctor. Your doctor may change the doses of these medications, change the dose of Bosulif, or have you use a different medication.
These active ingredients may affect heart rate:
These medications should be taken with caution during treatment with Bosulif. If you are taking any of them, inform your doctor.
It is possible that the medications listed in this prospectus may not be the only ones that could 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 adverse effects.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
Bosulif should not be used during pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary, as Bosulif may harm the fetus. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Bosulif.
Women taking Bosulif should be advised to use effective contraceptive methods during treatment and for at least 1month after the last dose. Vomiting and diarrhea may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Request information on sperm preservation before starting treatment, if desired, given the risk of reduced fertility during treatment with Bosulif.
If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Bosulif, as it may harm the baby.
Driving and operating machinery
If you experience dizziness, blurred vision, or unusual fatigue, do not drive or operate machinery until these adverse effects have disappeared.
Bosulif containssodium
This medication contains less than 1mmol of sodium (23mg) per 100mg, 400mg, or 500mg tablet; it is essentially“sodium-free.”
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Bosulif will only be prescribed by a doctor who has experience with medications used to treat leukemia.
Dose and Administration Form
The recommended dose is 400 mg once a day for patients with newly diagnosed LMC. The recommended dose is 500 mg once a day for patients whose previous medications for treating LMC 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 a day for moderate kidney problems and an additional 100 mg once a day for severe kidney problems. Your doctor may adjust the dose using 100 mg tablets, based on your health status, in response to treatment, and/or adverse effects you may experience. Take the tablet(s) once a day, with food. Swallow the tablet(s) whole with a little water.
If you take more Bosulif than 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 packaging or this leaflet. You may need medical attention.
If you forget to take Bosulif
If less than 12 hours have passed, take the recommended dose. If more than 12 hours have passed, take your next dose at the usual time the next day.
Do not take a double dose to make up for missed doses.
If you interrupt treatment with Bosulif
Do not stop taking Bosulif unless your doctor tells you to. If you cannot take the medication as indicated by your doctor or think you no longer need it, consult your doctor immediately.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
You should consult your doctor immediately if you experience any severe side effects (see also section 2 “What you need to know before starting to take Bosulif”):
Blood disorders.Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: bleeding, fever, or frequent rashes (you may have a blood or lymphatic system disorder).
Liver disorders.Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, and pain or discomfort in the upper right side of the stomach or fever.
Stomach/intestinal disorders.Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following: stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or vomiting.
Cardiac problems.Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following: cardiac alteration, 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 experience an irregular heart rate during Bosulif treatment.
Reactivation of hepatitis B virus.Recurrence (reactivation) of hepatitis B infection if you have had hepatitis B in the past (a liver infection).
Severe skin reactions.Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: painful red or purple rash that spreads and if blisters and/or other lesions appear on the mucous membrane (e.g., the mouth and lips).
The side effects that may appear with Bosulif are:
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients):
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
Unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data):
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through theSpanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:www.notificaRAM.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Composition of Bosulif
Bosulif 100mg: each film-coated tablet contains 100mg of bosutinib (as monohydrate).
Bosulif 400mg: each film-coated tablet contains 400mg of bosutinib (as monohydrate).
Bosulif 500mg: each film-coated tablet contains 500mg of bosutinib (as monohydrate).
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
Bosulif 100mg film-coated tablets are yellow, oval-shaped, biconvex, marked with the legend “Pfizer” on one face and with “100” on the other.
Bosulif100mg is available in blisters containing 14 or 15 tablets in packs of 28 or 30 tablets or 112 tablets.
Bosulif 400mg film-coated tablets are orange, oval-shaped, biconvex, marked with the legend “Pfizer” on one face and with “400” on the other.
Bosulif400mg is available in blisters containing 14 or 15 tablets in packs of 28 or 30 tablets.
Bosulif 500mg film-coated tablets are red, oval-shaped, biconvex, marked with the legend “Pfizer” on one face and with “500” on the other.
Bosulif 500mg is available in blisters containing 14 or 15tablets in packs of 28 or 30tablets.
Only some pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorisation holder
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
Boulevard de la Plaine 17
1050 Bruxelles
Bélgica
Responsible for manufacturing
PfizerManufacturing Deutschland GmbH
Betriebsst?tte Freiburg
Mooswaldallee 1
79090 Freiburg
Alemania
For further information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorisation holder:
België / Belgique / Belgien Luxembourg/Luxemburg Pfizer NV/SA Tél/Tel: +32 (0)2 554 62 11 | Lietuva Pfizer Luxembourg SARL filialas Lietuvoje Tel. + 370 52 51 4000 |
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Danmark Pfizer ApS Tlf: +45 44 20 11 00 | Malta Vivian Corporation Ltd. Tel: +356 21344610 |
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Date of the last revision of this leaflet:11/2024.
The detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines Agency:https://www.ema.europa.eu.
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