Prospect: Information for the User
Bosutinib Zentiva 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Bosutinib Zentiva 400 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Bosutinib Zentiva 500 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Read this prospect carefully before starting to take this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
1. What is Bosutinib Zentiva and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before starting to take Bosutinib Zentiva
3. How to take Bosutinib Zentiva
4. Possible adverse effects
5. Storage of Bosutinib Zentiva
6. Contents of the pack and additional information
Bosutinib Zentiva 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) who have recently been diagnosed or 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 why you have been prescribed this medication, consult your doctor.
No use BosutinibZentiva
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take bosutinib
Sol/Protección UV
During treatment with bosutinib, you may be more sensitive to the sun or UV rays. It is essential to cover exposed body areas and use high-factor sunscreen (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 Zentiva
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may take any other medicine, including over-the-counter medications, 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:
The following active ingredients may increase the risk of adverse effects with Bosutinib Zentiva:
The following active ingredients may reduce the effectiveness of Bosutinib Zentiva:
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.
The following active ingredients may affect heart rate:
These medicines should be taken with caution during treatment with bosutinib. 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.
Taking Bosutinib Zentiva with Food and Drinks
Do not take bosutinib with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, 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, 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, given 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.
Driving and Using Machines
If you experience dizziness, blurred vision, or unusual fatigue, do not drive or use machines until these adverse effects have disappeared.
Bosutinib Zentiva contains sodium
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. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Bosutinib will only be prescribed by a doctor experienced in using medications 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. If you have 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 any 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 Bosutinib Zentiva 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 packaging or this leaflet. You may need medical attention.
If You Forget to Take Bosutinib Zentiva
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 the missed dose.
If You Interrupt Treatment with Bosutinib Zentiva
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 Zentiva”):
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 bosutinib 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., mouth and lips).
The side effects that may appear with bosutinib 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 or nurse, even if it is not listed in this prospectus. 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.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medication does not require special storage conditions.
Do not use this medication if you observe that the packaging is deteriorated or shows signs of having been manipulated.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need at the Sigre Point of the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition ofBosutinib Zentiva
Bosutinib Zentiva 100 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 100 mg of bosutinib.
Bosutinib Zentiva 400 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 400 mg of bosutinib.
Bosutinib Zentiva 500 mg: each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg of bosutinib.
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
Bosutinib Zentiva 100 mg film-coated tablets are yellow in color and oval-shaped, biconvex, engraved with “C18” on one side.
Bosutinib Zentiva 100 mg is available in blisters containing 28 or 112 film-coated tablets or in perforated single-dose blisters containing 28x1 or 112x1 film-coated tablets.
Bosutinib Zentiva 400 mg film-coated tablets are orange in color and oval-shaped, biconvex, engraved with “C19”.
Bosutinib Zentiva 400 mg is available in blisters containing 28 film-coated tablets or in perforated single-dose blisters containing 28x1 film-coated tablets.
Bosutinib Zentiva 500 mg film-coated tablets are pink in color and oval-shaped, biconvex, engraved with “C20” on one side.
Bosutinib Zentiva 500 mg is available in blisters containing 28 film-coated tablets or in perforated single-dose blisters containing 28x1 film-coated tablets.
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Zentiva, k.s.
U Kabelnovy 130
Dolni Mecholupy
102 37 Prague 10
Czech Republic
Responsible for manufacturing
Coripharma ehf.
Reykjavikurvegur 78
IS -220 Hafnarfjordur
Iceland
You can request more information about this medicine by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Zentiva Spain S.L.U.
Avenida de Europa, 19, Edificio 3, Planta 1.
28224 Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid
Spain
This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Country | Name |
Bulgaria | ????????? ??????? |
Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden | Bosutinib Zentiva |
Last review date of this leaflet: January 2024
Further information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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