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Bosuvi 100mg Tablet
Salt Composition: BOSUTINIB
- Manufacturer: GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Pack Size: 60 TABLET(s) IN A BOTTLE
- Dosage Form: TABLET
- Strength: 100MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Keep Bosuvi 100mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children. Store between 20° to 25°C.
₹3963.00₹5109.38
Inclusive of all taxes
Product Introduction
Bosuvi 100mg Tablet contains the active ingredient bosutinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It is indicated for adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph-positive) Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) who are newly diagnosed or for whom prior CML treatments have failed, proved ineffective, or are unsuitable. Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukaemia is a blood cancer characterised by excessive production of a specific type of white blood cell called granulocytes.
Common side effects of Bosuvi 100mg Tablet include low white blood cell count (leukopenia), headache, shortness of breath, joint pain, dizziness, cough, back pain, decreased appetite, respiratory tract infection, elevated blood pressure, tinnitus, itching, acne, dehydration, taste disturbance, photosensitivity and pleural effusion. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms persist or cause concern.
Inform your physician if you are allergic to bosutinib or any ingredients in Bosuvi Tablet. Before commencing this medication, report to your doctor if you have cardiac conditions, bleeding disorders, kidney or liver disease, active infection, or diarrhoea. This medicine is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.
Limit outdoor exposure and apply sunscreen when required outdoors, as this medicine may increase photosensitivity. Bosuvi 100mg Tablet pricing varies by location and retailer. An alternative medication is Imatinib; however, the appropriate substitute should be prescribed only by your doctor based on individual patient circumstances.
Uses
Bosuvi uses are: Treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+ CML).
How it works
Bosuvi 100mg Tablet works by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme called Bcr-Abl kinase that promotes the growth and spread of blood cancer (Ph+ CML). This helps to slow or stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.
How to Use
Take Bosuvi 100mg Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Take this medicine once a day with food. Swallow it whole and avoid breaking or crushing the tablet. Do not handle or touch the broken tablets.
Side Effects
Bosuvi side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Blood disorders (bleeding, fever, bruising) Stomach problems (stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, nausea) Hepatitis B reactivation Severe skin reactions Liver problems (yellowing of white part of eyes and skin, tea-colored urine) Heart problems (loss of consciousness, irregular heartbeat) Common Low white blood cell count (leukopenia) Headache, dizziness Cough, shortness of breath Joint pain, back pain Decreased appetite Respiratory tract infection Increase in blood pressure Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) Itching, acne Dehydration Taste change Sensitivity to light Fluid on lungs
References
- 1. Pfizer Europe MA EEIG, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on May 2022] [ Accessed on 21 November 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3147.pdf 2. Pfizer, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on April 2017] [ Accessed on 21 November 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/20334s007s008lbl.pdf 3. Gunhild keller et al; Bosutinib; Recent Results in Cancer Research; Published on 2010; Accessed on 21/11/2022; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20072835/
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Bosuvi 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it could cause potential harm to a developing baby. Consult the doctor before taking this medicine, and it will be given to you if clearly needed. Use effective birth control during and for 30 days (one month) after the last Bosuvi dosage .
Lungs: Consult your doctor Inform your doctor if you have any lung conditions before starting treatment with Bosuvi 100mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor Avoid breastfeeding while taking Bosuvi 100mg Tablet, as it is not known whether it passes into the breast milk and harms your baby. Consult the doctor before taking this medication.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.