Bosuvi 400mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Bosuvi 400mg 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.
Bosuvi 400mg Tablet is used to treat different types of cancer
Bosuvi 400mg Tablet is used to treat different types of cancer
Uses of Bosuvi Tablet
Benefits of Bosuvi 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. Bosuvi 400mg 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 Bosuvi 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 Bosuvi
- 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 Bosuvi 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. Bosuvi 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Bosuvi Tablet works
Bosuvi 400mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bosuvi 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bosuvi 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bosuvi 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bosuvi 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bosuvi 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bosuvi 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bosuvi 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bosuvi 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Bosuvi Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Bosuvi 400mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- Bosuvi 400mg Tablet 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
4-aminoquinolines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
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Marketer details
Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
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