What is BOSULIF used for?

BOSULIF is a prescription medicine used to treat adults who have a certain type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+ CML) who are newly diagnosed or who no longer benefit from or did not tolerate other treatment.

How do you take BOSULIF?

The tablet is to be swallowed whole and should not be broken or cut. Continue treatment with BOSULIF until disease progression or intolerance to therapy. If a dose is missed beyond 12 hours, the patient should skip the dose and take the usual prescribed dose on the following day.

Is BOSULIF a chemo drug?

Bosulif® is the trade for the generic chemotherapy drug Bosutinib. In some cases, health care professionals may use the generic name Bosutinib when referring to the trade name Bosulif®. Drug type: Bosulif® is a targeted therapy.

Who manufactures BOSULIF?

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to expand the indication for BOSULIF® (bosutinib) to include adult patients with newly-diagnosed chronic phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+ CML).

What is the cost of Bosulif?

The cost for Bosulif oral tablet 100 mg is around $17,190 for a supply of 120 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit.

What’s another name for nilotinib?

Nilotinib is the generic for the trade chemotherapy drug Tasigna. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name Tasigna when referring to the generic drug name nilotinib. Drug Type: Nilotinib is targeted therapy.

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What are the side effects of bosutinib?

Common side effects

  • Risk of infection. This treatment can reduce the number of white blood cells in your blood.
  • Anaemia (low number of red blood cells) Bosutinib can reduce the number of red blood cells in your blood.
  • Bruising and bleeding.
  • Diarrhoea.
  • Feeling sick.
  • Tummy pain.
  • Skin changes.
  • Tiredness.

Who makes Daurismo?

“DAURISMO, a Hedgehog pathway inhibitor, was discovered in Pfizer laboratories and exemplifies our continued commitment to developing medicines that have the potential to advance cancer therapeutics,” said Mace Rothenberg, M.D., Chief Development Officer, Oncology, Pfizer Global Product Development.

What class of drugs is nilotinib?

Nilotinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Can you drink alcohol while taking Tasigna?

However, Tasigna and alcohol can each cause liver problems when used alone. Drinking alcohol while you’re taking Tasigna could further increase your risk of liver damage. Talk with your doctor about whether it’s safe for you to drink alcohol during Tasigna treatment.

What’s the difference between 400 mg and 500 mg Bosulif?

400 mg tablets: orange, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “Pfizer” on one side and “400” on the other. 500 mg tablets: red, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “Pfizer” on one side and “500” on the other.

How many mg of bosutinib is in a Bosulif tablet?

Each 100 mg BOSULIF tablet contains 103.40 mg of bosutinib monohydrate, equivalent to 100 mg of bosutinib; each 400 mg BOSULIF tablet contains 413.60 mg of bosutinib monohydrate, equivalent to 400 mg of bosutinib; each 500 mg BOSULIF tablet contains 516.98 mg of bosutinib monohydrate, equivalent to 500 mg of bosutinib.

Are there any side effects to taking Bosulif?

The common side effects of BOSULIF for those patients who no longer benefit from or did not tolerate other treatment include: diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, rash, low platelet counts, vomiting, low red blood cell counts, tiredness, fever, cough, headache, changes in liver function tests, and swelling.

How often should you take Bosulif if you miss a dose?

If a dose is missed beyond 12 hours, the patient should skip the dose and take the usual prescribed dose on the following day. The recommended dose of Bosulif is 400 mg orally once daily with food. The recommended dose and schedule of Bosulif is 500 mg orally once daily with food.