ot crush or cut Bosulif tablets. Do not touch or handle crushed or broken Bosulif tablets.
•You should avoid grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and supplements that contain grapefruit extract while taking Bosulif. Grapefruit products increase the amount of Bosulif in your body.
•Your doctor may change your dose of Bosulif or tell you to stop taking Bosulif depending on how you respond to treatment.
•If you miss a dose of Bosulif, take it as soon as you remember. If it has been more than 12 hours since your last dose, take your next dose at your regular time. Do not take two doses at the same time.
•If you take too much Bosulif, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
What are the possible side effects of Bosulif?
Bosulif may cause serious side effects, including:
•Stomach problems. Bosulif may cause stomach (abdomen) pain, nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting. Tell your doctor about any stomach problems.
•Low blood cell counts. Bosulif may cause low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia), low red blood cell counts (anemia) and low white blood cell counts (neutropenia). Your doctor should do blood tests to check your blood cell counts regularly during your treatment with Bosulif. Call your doctor right away if you have unexpected bleeding or bruising, blood in your urine or stools, fever, or any signs of an infection.
•Liver problems. Bosulif may cause liver problems. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function regularly during your treatment with Bosulif. Call your doctor right away if your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice) or you have dark "tea color" urine.
•Your body may hold too much fluid (fluid retention). Fluid may build up in the lining of your lungs, the sac around your heart, or your stomach cavity. Call your doctor right away if you get any of the following symptoms during your treatment with Bosulif:
◦shortness of breath and cough
◦chest pain
◦swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
◦swelling all over your body
◦weight gain
•The other common side effects of Bosulif include:
◦rash
◦fever
◦tiredness or weakness
Tell your doctor right away if you get respiratory tract infections, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness, back pain, joint pain, or itching while taking Bosulif. These may be symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all of the possible side effects of Bosulif. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How do I store Bosulif?
•Store Bosulif between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
•Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the right way to throw away outdated or unused Bosulif.
Keep Bosulif and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about Bosulif:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in the Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Bosulif for a condition for which it is not prescribed. Do not give Bosulif to other people even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about Bosulif. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You may ask your doctor or pharmacist fo |
