Bosutinib
Information about Bosutinib
Bosutinib uses
Bosutinib is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia).
How bosutinib works
Bosutinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is used as an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that promotes the growth and spread of cancer. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Common side effects of bosutinib
Fatigue, Edema (swelling), Fever, Muscle pain, Headache, Decreased appetite, Taste change, Joint pain, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Back pain, Increased creatinine level in blood, Gastrointestinal toxicity, Increased liver enzymes, Increased pancreatic enzymes, Increased glucose level in blood, Decreased calcium level in blood, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Itching, Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure), Renal impairment, Dehydration, Prolonged QT interval, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Pancreatic inflammation, Ringing in ear, Pericardial effusion, Febrile neutropenia, Pericarditis, Hyperthyroidism, Pulmonary edema, Erythema multiforme
Available Medicine for Bosutinib
Expert advice for Bosutinib
- Bosutinib is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
- It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.