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Molecule

Bosutinib

Also known as bosutinib monohydrate
Available on requestOrphanOncology
Presentations
8
Brands
1
Manufacturers
1
Available from stock
0

Bosutinib is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with chronic phase (CP) Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+ CML), among other approved uses. MedsAcross supplies Bosutinib for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Kinase Inhibitor, Bcr-Abl Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
ATC classification
L01EA04 Bosutinib · Cancer medicines (antineoplastics), subgroup L01E, subgroup L01EA
US FDA first approval
4 September 2012
EU status
Authorised
Orphan designation
Yes
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Tablet, Capsule
Identifiers
UNII 5018V4AEZ0RxCUI 1307619CAS 380843-75-4DrugBank DB06616Q894611

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

BOSULIF is indicated for the treatment of: • Adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with chronic phase (CP) Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (Ph+ CML), newly-diagnosed or resistant or intolerant to prior therapy. • Adult patients with accelerated phase (AP), or blast phase (BP) Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy. BOSULIF is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of • adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with chronic phase Ph+ chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), newly-diagnosed or resistant or intolerant to prior therapy. • adult patients with accelerated, or blast phase Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

How it works

Bosutinib is a TKI. Bosutinib inhibits the BCR-ABL kinase that promotes CML, it is also an inhibitor of Src-family kinases including Src, Lyn, and Hck. Bosutinib inhibited 16 of 18 imatinib-resistant forms of BCR-ABL kinase expressed in murine myeloid cell lines. Bosutinib did not inhibit the T315I and V299L mutant cells.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

• Adult patients with newly-diagnosed chronic phase Ph+ CML: 400 mg orally once daily with food. • Adult patients with chronic, accelerated, or blast phase Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy: 500 mg orally once daily with food. • Pediatric patients with newly-diagnosed chronic phase Ph+ CML: 300 mg/m 2 orally once daily with food. • Pediatric patients with chronic phase Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy: 400 mg/m 2 orally once daily with food. • Consider dose escalation by increments of 100 mg once daily to a maximum of 600 mg daily in adult patients who do not reach complete hematologic, cytogenetic, or molecular response and do not have Grade 3 or greater adverse reactions.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

BOSULIF is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to BOSULIF. Reactions have included anaphylaxis. Hypersensitivity to BOSULIF.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

• Gastrointestinal Toxicity: Monitor and manage as necessary. Withhold, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. • Myelosuppression: Monitor blood counts and manage as necessary. Withhold, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. • Hepatic Toxicity: Monitor liver enzymes at least monthly for the first 3 months and as needed. Withhold, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. • Cardiovascular Toxicity: Monitor and manage as necessary. Interrupt, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. • Fluid Retention: Monitor patients and manage using standard of care treatment. Interrupt, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. • Renal Toxicity: Monitor patients for renal function at baseline and during therapy with BOSULIF. • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: BOSULIF can cause fetal harm. Advise female patients of reproductive potential of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Gastrointestinal toxicity. • Myelosuppression. • Hepatic toxicity. • Cardiovascular toxicity. • Fluid retention. • Renal toxicity. • Most common adverse reactions (≥20%), in adult and pediatric patients with CML are diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, rash, fatigue, hepatic dysfunction, headache, pyrexia, decreased appetite respiratory tract infection, and constipation.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

• Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use with BOSULIF. • Strong CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use with BOSULIF. • Proton Pump Inhibitors: Use short-acting antacids or H2 blockers as an alternative to proton pump inhibitors.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) and Store and Dispense in Original Container.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

8 presentations of Bosutinib, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Bosulif 400 mg tabletOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Bosutinib 100 mg tabletOralGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Bosutinib 500 mg tabletOralGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Bosulif 100 mg tabletOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Bosulif 100 mg capsuleOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Bosulif 50 mg capsuleOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Bosulif 500 mg tabletOralPfizer LaboratoriesUS FDAAvailable on request
Bosutinib 400 mg tabletOralGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 4 September 2012Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)AuthorisedEMA medicines data
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
AustriaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BelgiumRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BulgariaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CroatiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CyprusRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CzechiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
DenmarkRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
EstoniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FinlandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FranceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GermanyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GreeceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
HungaryRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IcelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IrelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
ItalyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LatviaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LiechtensteinRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LithuaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LuxembourgRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
MaltaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NetherlandsRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NorwayRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PolandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PortugalRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
RomaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SlovakiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SloveniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SpainRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SwedenRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Conditions

Conditions linked to Bosutinib in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.

Questions and answers

Is Bosutinib available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 8 presentations of Bosutinib and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Bosutinib have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Bosutinib, including Bosulif.

Is Bosutinib approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Bosutinib on 4 September 2012, according to Drugs@FDA.

Is Bosutinib authorised in the European Union?

Yes. Bosutinib has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.

Does Bosutinib need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Bosutinib is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Bosutinib in?

Bosutinib is classified under ATC code L01EA04 (Bosutinib).

References

  1. BOSULIF prescribing information (US Pharmaceuticals). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 28 May 2026
  2. Bosulif: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 12 January 2026

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