Bosulif (Bosutinib) Tablet

Bosulif Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine. It is used in the treatment of certain blood cancer known as chronic myeloid leukemia. This medicine helps to slow down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells, thereby reducing the progress of the disease.

Bosulif Tablet should be taken as your doctor’s advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how long. You may take it with or without food. Take it regularly and take it at a fixed time each day to help you remember. You should not stop taking the medicine suddenly and continue taking it for as long as the doctor has prescribed.

Common side effects of this medicine include respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, low blood platelets, decreased white blood cell count, anemia, headache, breathlessness, cough, increased liver enzymes, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You should also inform the doctor immediately if it causes severe headaches, swelling in one leg, pain on breathing, or changes in vision or hearing.

Before taking Bosulif Tablet, you should let your doctor know if you have any other preexisting medical conditions. You should also inform the doctor about all other medicines that you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby. 

Uses Of Bosulif Tablet 

• Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia) 

Benefits Of Bosulif Tablet 

In Blood Cancer (Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia) 

Blood cancer, also known as leukemia, is a cancer of the white blood cells or WBCs, that decreases the body’s ability to fight infection. Bosulif Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. 

Side Effects Of Bosulif Tablet 

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. 

Common Side Effects Of Bosulif 

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Cough
• Low blood platelets
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Respiratory tract infection
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Breathlessness
• Increased liver enzymes 

How To Use Bosulif Tablet 

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bosulif Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. 

How Bosulif Tablet Works 

Bosulif Tablet 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.