Bosutinib

Uses

Bosutinib is used in the treatment of blood cancer, specifically chronic myeloid leukemia.

How it Works

How Bosutinib works Bosutinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used as an anti-cancer medication. It functions by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that promotes the growth and spread of cancer. This helps to stop or slow the progression of cancer cells.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Bosutinib include fatigue, edema (swelling), fever, headache, decreased appetite, joint pain, anemia (low number of red blood cells), back pain, increased creatinine levels in the blood, gastrointestinal toxicity, increased liver enzymes, increased pancreatic enzymes, increased glucose levels in the blood, decreased calcium levels in the blood, decreased phosphate levels in the blood, and itching.

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