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Bosulif

Bosutinib

What is Bosulif used for?

Bosutinib is used to treat a certain type of blood cancer (chronic myelogenous leukemia-CML). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

CHEMICAL NAME

Bosutinib (boe-SUE-ti-nib)

DRUG TYPE

Cancer

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Bosulif Frequently Asked Questions

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking bosutinib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or cut the tablets. Avoid handling or touching crushed or broken tablets.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Children's dose is also based on body size. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of serious side effects will increase.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day

Medications which reduce or block stomach acid (such as proton pump inhibitors/PPIs, H2 blockers, antacids) may reduce the absorption of bosutinib, making it work less well. Do not take PPIs (such as omeprazole, lansoprazole) while using this medication. If you take antacids or H2 blockers (such as famotidine, ranitidine), take these medications at least 2 hours before or after bosutinib.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the tablets.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Bosulif Dosage and Form Information

Supplied As
Strength
Tablet
400 Mg
500 Mg
100 Mg
Capsule
100 Mg
50 Mg