Prospect: information for the user
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 100 mg film-coated tablets
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 400 mg film-coated tablets
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 500 mg film-coated tablets
Read this prospect carefully before starting to take this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
This medication contains the active ingredient bosutinib. It is used to treat adult patients who suffer from a type of leukemia called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with a positive Philadelphia chromosome (Ph-positive) that has recently been diagnosedor for whom previous medications to treat CML have not been effective or are not suitable.CML Ph-positive 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 bosutinib works or the reason why you have been prescribed this medication, consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting to take bosutinib:
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 a high-factor sunscreen (SPF).
Bosutinib is not recommended for children under 18 years of age. This medicine has not been studied in children or adolescents.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect the concentrations of bosutinib in your body. You should inform your doctor if you are using medicines that contain active ingredients such as the following:
You should avoid using these medicines during treatment with bosutinib. If you are using any of them, inform your doctor. Your doctor may change the doses of these medicines, change the dose of bosutinib, or have you use a different medicine.
These medicines should be taken with caution during treatment with Bosutinib Dr. Reddys. If you are taking any of them, inform your doctor.
It is possible that the medicines listed in this prospectus may not be the only ones that could interact with bosutinib.
Do not take bosutinib with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
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, consult your doctor before starting to take 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 may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Request information on sperm preservation before starting treatment, if desired, due to the risk of reduced fertility during treatment with bosutinib.
If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor. Do not breastfeed during treatment with bosutinib, as it may harm the baby.
If you experience dizziness, blurred vision, or unusual fatigue, do not drive or operate machines until these adverse effects have disappeared.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per 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.
Bosutinib will only be prescribed by a doctor experienced in using medications to treat leukemia.
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 accidentally take too many bosutinib 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.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
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.
Do not stop taking bosutinib 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 using 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 Bosutinib Dr. Reddys”):
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 stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or vomiting.
Cardiac problems.Inform your doctor if you experience any cardiac alteration, such as an abnormal electrical signal called “prolongation of the QT interval,” or if you faint (lose consciousness) or experience irregular heartbeats during treatment with Bosutinib Dr. Reddys.
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 bosutinib are:
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es.
By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and themedications that you no longer need at the SIGREpoint of the pharmacy.Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and the medications that you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 100 mg: Each film-coated tablet contains 100 mg of bosutinib.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 400 mg: Each film-coated tablet contains 400 mg of bosutinib.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 500 mg: Each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg of bosutinib.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 100 mg film-coated tablets are yellow in color and oval-shaped biconvex, marked with the legend “C18” on one face.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 100 mg is marketed in blisters containing 28 or 112 tablets.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 100 mg is marketed in perforated single-dose blisters containing 28x1 or 112x1 tablets.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 400 mg film-coated tablets are orange in color and oval-shaped biconvex, marked with the legend “C19” on one face.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 400 mg is marketed in blisters containing 28 tablets.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 400 mg is marketed in perforated single-dose blisters containing 28x1 tablets.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 500 mg film-coated tablets are pink in color and oval-shaped biconvex, marked with the legend “C20” on one face.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 500 mg is marketed in blisters containing 28 tablets.
Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 500 mg is marketed in perforated single-dose blisters containing 28x1 tablets.
Only some packaging sizes may be marketed.
Reddy Pharma Iberia, S.A.
Avda. Josep Tarradellas nº 38
08029 Barcelona
Spain
Coripharma ehf.
Reykjavikurvegur 78
IS -220 Hafnarfjordur
Iceland
This medicinal product is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Member state name | Medicinal product name |
Germany | Bosutinib beta 100 mg Filmtabletten Bosutinib beta 400 mg Filmtabletten Bosutinib beta 500 mg Filmtabletten |
Spain | Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 100 mg film-coated tablets EFG Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 400 mg film-coated tablets EFG Bosutinib Dr. Reddys 500 mg film-coated tablets EFG |
Iceland | Bosutinib beta |
Italy | Bosutinib Dr. Reddy’s |
Last review date of this leaflet:January 2024
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/.
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