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BOSULIF

Bosutinib · Tablet, Film Coated

Prescription NDA TE AB RLD Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
BOSULIF
Generic name
Bosutinib
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
3
NDC product codes
4
Packages
4
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Bosutinib Monohydrate 100 mg/1 1307624 View
Bosutinib Monohydrate 400 mg/1 1307624 View
Bosutinib Monohydrate 500 mg/1 1307624 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
8

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Bcr-Abl Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 10 members
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
203341
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
September 4, 2012
Sponsor
PF PRISM CV
Products on application
3
Submissions recorded
20
Products approved under application 203341.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
203341-001 BOSULIF TABLET BOSUTINIB MONOHYDRATE Prescription AB RLD RS
203341-002 BOSULIF TABLET BOSUTINIB MONOHYDRATE Prescription AB RLD
203341-003 BOSULIF TABLET BOSUTINIB MONOHYDRATE Prescription AB RLD

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
7417148 December 11, 2025 001 No U-1283 September 25, 2012
7417148 December 11, 2025 001 No U-3708 September 25, 2012
7417148 December 11, 2025 001 No U-3707 September 25, 2012
7919625 December 11, 2025 001 No September 25, 2012
7417148 December 11, 2025 002 No U-1283 —
7417148 December 11, 2025 002 No U-3707 —
7417148 December 11, 2025 002 No U-3708 —
7919625 December 11, 2025 002 No —
7417148 December 11, 2025 003 No U-1283 November 15, 2017
7417148 December 11, 2025 003 No U-3708 November 15, 2017
7417148 December 11, 2025 003 No U-3707 November 15, 2017
7919625 December 11, 2025 003 No November 15, 2017
7417148*PED June 11, 2026 001 No —
7919625*PED June 11, 2026 001 No —
7417148*PED June 11, 2026 002 No —
7919625*PED June 11, 2026 002 No —
7919625*PED June 11, 2026 003 No —
7417148*PED June 11, 2026 003 No —
7767678 November 23, 2026 001 Yes September 25, 2012
7767678 November 23, 2026 002 Yes —
7767678 November 23, 2026 003 Yes November 15, 2017
7767678*PED May 23, 2027 001 No —
7767678*PED May 23, 2027 002 No —
7767678*PED May 23, 2027 003 No —
11103497 February 28, 2034 001 No U-3216 September 29, 2021
11103497 February 28, 2034 001 No U-3217 September 29, 2021
11103497 February 28, 2034 002 No U-3216 September 29, 2021
11103497 February 28, 2034 002 No U-3217 September 29, 2021
11103497 February 28, 2034 003 No U-3216 September 29, 2021
11103497 February 28, 2034 003 No U-3217 September 29, 2021
11103497*PED August 28, 2034 001 No —
11103497*PED August 28, 2034 002 No —
11103497*PED August 28, 2034 003 No —
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
I-923 September 26, 2026 001
I-923 September 26, 2026 002
I-923 September 26, 2026 003
PED March 26, 2027 001
PED March 26, 2027 002
PED March 26, 2027 003
ODE-444 September 26, 2030 001
ODE-444 September 26, 2030 002
ODE-444 September 26, 2030 003
PED March 26, 2031 001
PED March 26, 2031 002
PED March 26, 2031 003

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 203341.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 27 Labeling Approved March 2, 2026 Standard
Supplement 26 Labeling Approved December 3, 2024 Standard
Supplement 25 Efficacy Approved September 26, 2023 Priority
Supplement 24 Labeling Approved April 20, 2023 Standard
Supplement 20 Efficacy Approved May 14, 2021 Priority
Supplement 18 Labeling Approved June 17, 2020 Standard
Supplement 17 Labeling Approved October 9, 2019 Standard
Supplement 16 Labeling Approved August 14, 2019 Standard
Supplement 15 Labeling Approved October 18, 2018 Standard
Supplement 13 Labeling Approved May 1, 2018 Standard
Supplement 9 Efficacy Approved December 19, 2017 Priority
Supplement 8 Labeling Approved April 13, 2017 Standard
Supplement 7 Efficacy Approved April 13, 2017 Standard
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved November 17, 2016 Standard
Supplement 5 Labeling Approved April 4, 2016 Standard
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved October 8, 2015 Standard
Supplement 3 Labeling Approved September 22, 2015 Standard
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved November 25, 2014 —
Supplement 1 Labeling Approved September 30, 2013 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved September 4, 2012 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · March 6, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · March 4, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · December 5, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · December 4, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · September 27, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · September 26, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · April 24, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · April 21, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · May 17, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · May 14, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · June 18, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · June 18, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · October 10, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · October 10, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · August 15, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · August 15, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · October 23, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · October 19, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · May 3, 2018
  • 0 · Supplement · December 27, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · April 18, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · April 18, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · April 14, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · April 14, 2017
  • 0 · Supplement · November 18, 2016
  • 0 · Supplement · November 17, 2016
  • 0 · Supplement · April 6, 2016
  • 0 · Supplement · April 5, 2016
  • 0 · Supplement · October 6, 2015

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260528). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260528

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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 [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 , 14.3 )] . • Adult patients with accelerated phase (AP), or blast phase (BP) Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . 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. ( 1 ) • adult patients with accelerated, or blast phase Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Adult patients with newly-diagnosed chronic phase Ph+ CML: 400 mg orally once daily with food. ( 2.1 ) • Adult patients with chronic, accelerated, or blast phase Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy: 500 mg orally once daily with food. ( 2.1 ) • Pediatric patients with newly-diagnosed chronic phase Ph+ CML: 300 mg/m 2 orally once daily with food. ( 2.1 ) • Pediatric patients with chronic phase Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy: 400 mg/m 2 orally once daily with food. ( 2.1 ) • 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. ( 2.2 ) • Consider dose escalation by increments of 50 mg for those with a BSA <1.1 m 2 and 100 mg for those with a BSA ≥1.1 m 2 to a maximum of 600 mg daily in pediatric patients who do not reach sufficient response after 3 months. ( 2.2 ) • Adjust dosage for toxicity and organ impairment ( 2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage is taken orally once daily with food. Swallow tablets whole. Do not cut, crush, break or chew tablets. Continue treatment with BOSULIF until disease progression or intolerance to therapy. Capsules may be swallowed whole. For patients who are unable to swallow a whole capsule(s), each capsule can be opened and the contents mixed with applesauce or yogurt. Mixing the capsule contents with applesauce or yogurt cannot be considered a substitute of a proper meal. If a dose is missed beyond 12 hours, the patient should skip the dose and take the usual prescribed dose on the following day. Dosage in Adult Patients with Newly-Diagnosed CP Ph+ CML The recommended dosage of BOSULIF is 400 mg orally once daily with food. Dosage in Adult Patients with CP, AP, or BP Ph+ CML with Resistance or Intolerance to Prior Therapy The recommended dosage of BOSULIF is 500 mg orally once daily with food. Dosage in Pediatric Patients with Newly-Diagnosed CP Ph+ CML or with CP Ph+ CML with Resistance or Intolerance to Prior Therapy The recommended dose of BOSULIF for pediatric patients with newly-diagnosed CP Ph+ CML is 300 mg/m 2 orally once daily with food and the recommended dosage for pediatric patients with CP Ph+ CML that is resistant or intolerant to prior therapy is 400 mg/m 2 orally once daily with food and dose recommendations are provided in Table 1. As appropriate, the desired dose can be attained by combining different strengths of BOSULIF tablets or capsules. Table 1: Dosing of BOSULIF for Pediatric Patients with Newly-Diagnosed CP Ph+ CML or with CP Ph+ CML with Resistance or Intolerance to Prior Therapy BSA BSA=Body Surface Area Newly-Diagnosed Recommended Dose (Once Daily) Resistant or Intolerant Recommended Dose (Once Daily) < 0.55 m 2 150 mg 200 mg 0.55 to < 0.63 m 2 200 mg 250 mg 0.63 to < 0.75 m 2 200 mg 300 mg 0.75 to < 0.9 m 2 250 mg 350 mg 0.9 to < 1.1 m 2 300 mg 400 mg ≥ 1.1 m 2 400 mg maximum starting dose (corresponding to maximum starting dose in adult indication) 500 mg Preparation Instructions for BOSULIF Capsules Mixed with Applesauce or Yogurt For patients who are unable to swallow capsules, the contents of the capsules can be mixed with applesauce or yogurt. Remove the required number of capsules from the container to prepare the dose as instructed and the amount of either room temperature applesauce or yogurt in a clean container. Carefully open each capsule, add the entire capsule content of each capsule into the applesauce or yogurt, then mix the entire dose into the applesauce or yogurt. Patients should immediately consume the full mixture in its entirety, without chewing. Do not store the mixture for later use. If the entire preparation is not swallowed do not take an additional dose. Wait until the next day to resume dosing. Table 2: BOSULIF Dose Using Capsules and Soft Food Volumes Dose Volume of Applesau …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: • 100 mg: yellow, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "100" on the other. • 400 mg: orange, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "400" on the other. • 500 mg: red, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "500" on the other. Capsules: • 50 mg: white body/orange cap with “BOS 50” printed on the body and “Pfizer” printed on the cap in black ink. • 100 mg: white body/brownish-red cap with “BOS 100” printed on the body and “Pfizer” printed on the cap in black ink. • Tablets: 100 mg, 400 mg, and 500 mg. ( 3 ) • Capsules 50 mg, 100 mg. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS BOSULIF is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to BOSULIF. Reactions have included anaphylaxis [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Hypersensitivity to BOSULIF. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Gastrointestinal Toxicity: Monitor and manage as necessary. Withhold, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) • Myelosuppression: Monitor blood counts and manage as necessary. Withhold, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. ( 2.4 , 5.2 ) • Hepatic Toxicity: Monitor liver enzymes at least monthly for the first 3 months and as needed. Withhold, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. ( 2.3 , 5.3 ) • Cardiovascular Toxicity: Monitor and manage as necessary. Interrupt, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. ( 5.4 ) • Fluid Retention: Monitor patients and manage using standard of care treatment. Interrupt, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF. ( 2.3 , 5.5 ) • Renal Toxicity: Monitor patients for renal function at baseline and during therapy with BOSULIF. ( 5.6 ) • 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. ( 5.7 ) 5.1 Gastrointestinal Toxicity Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain occur with BOSULIF treatment. Monitor and manage patients using standards of care, including antidiarrheals, antiemetics, and fluid replacement. In the randomized clinical trial in adult patients with newly-diagnosed Ph+ CML, the median time to onset for diarrhea (all grades) was 4 days and the median duration per event was 3 days. Among 546 adult patients in a single-arm study in patients with CML who were resistant or intolerant to prior therapy, the median time to onset for diarrhea (all grades) was 2 days and the median duration per event was 2 days. Among the patients who experienced diarrhea, the median number of episodes of diarrhea per patient during treatment with BOSULIF was 3 (range 1–268). Among 49 pediatric patients with newly-diagnosed CP Ph+ CML or who had CP Ph+ CML that was resistant or intolerant to prior therapy, the median time to onset for diarrhea (all grades) was 2 days and the duration was 2 days. Among patients who experienced diarrhea, the median number of episodes of diarrhea per patient during treatment with BOSULIF was 2 (range 1 – 198). To manage gastrointestinal toxicity, withhold, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF as necessary [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Adverse Reactions (6) ] . 5.2 Myelosuppression Thrombocytopenia, anemia and neutropenia occur with BOSULIF treatment. Perform complete blood counts weekly for the first month of therapy and then monthly thereafter, or as clinically indicated. To manage myelosuppression, withhold, dose reduce, or discontinue BOSULIF as necessary [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Adverse Reactions (6) ] . 5.3 Hepatic Toxicity Bosutinib may cause elevations in serum transaminases (alanine aminotransferase [ALT], aspartate aminotransferase [AST]). Two cases consistent with drug induced liver injury (defined as concurrent elevations in ALT or AST greater than or equal to 3×ULN with total bilirubin greater than 2×ULN and alkaline phosphatase less than 2×ULN) have occurred without alternative causes. This represented 2 out 1711 patients in BOSULIF clinical trials. In the 268 adult patients from the safety population in the randomized clinical trial in patients with newly-diagnosed CML in the BOSULIF treatment group, the incidence of ALT elevation was 68.3% and increased AST was 56%. Of patients who experienced increased transaminases of any grade, 73% experienced their first increase within the first 3 months. The median time to onset of increased ALT and AST was 29 and 56 days, respectively, and the median duration was 19 and 15 days, respectively. Among the 546 adult patients in a single-arm study in patients with CML who were resistant or intolerant to prior therapy, the incidence of increased ALT was 53.3% and AST elevation was 46.7%. Sixty percent of the patients experienced an increase in either ALT or AST. Most cases of transaminase elevations in this study occurred early in treatment; of patients who expe …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Gastrointestinal toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . • Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . • Hepatic toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . • Cardiovascular toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . • Fluid retention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . • Renal toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . • 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. The most common laboratory abnormalities (≥20%) in adult and pediatric patients are creatinine increased, hemoglobin decreased, lymphocyte count decreased, platelets decreased, ALT increased, calcium decreased, white blood cell count decreased, AST increased, absolute neutrophil count decreased, glucose increased, phosphorus decreased, urate increased, alkaline phosphatase increased, lipase increased, creatine kinase increased, and amylase increased. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most common adverse reactions, in ≥20% of adults with newly diagnosed CP Ph+ CML or CP, AP, or BP Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy (N=814) were diarrhea (80%), rash (44%), nausea (44%), abdominal pain (43%), vomiting (33%), fatigue (33%), hepatic dysfunction (33%), respiratory tract infection (25%), pyrexia (24%), and headache (21%). The most common laboratory abnormalities that worsened from baseline in ≥20% of adults were creatinine increased (93%), hemoglobin decreased (90%), lymphocyte count decreased (72%), platelets decreased (69%), ALT increased (58%), calcium decreased (53%), white blood cell count decreased (52%), absolute neutrophils count decreased (50%), AST increased (50%), glucose increased (46%), phosphorus decreased (44%), urate increased (41%), alkaline phosphatase increased (40%), lipase increased (36%), creatine kinase increased (29%), and amylase increased (24%). The most common adverse reactions, in ≥20% of pediatric patients (N=49) were diarrhea (82%), abdominal pain (73%), vomiting (55%), nausea (49%), rash (49%), fatigue (37%), hepatic dysfunction (37%), headache (35%), pyrexia (31%), decreased appetite (27%), and constipation (20%). The most common laboratory abnormalities that worsened from baseline in ≥20% of pediatric patients were creatinine increased (92%), alanine aminotransferase increased (59%), white blood cell count decreased (53%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (51%), platelet count decreased (49%), glucose increased (41%), calcium decreased (31%), hemoglobin decreased (31%), neutrophil count decreased (31%), lymphocyte count decreased (29%), serum amylase increased (27%), and CPK increased (25%). Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients With Newly-Diagnosed CP CML The clinical trial randomized and treated 533 patients with newly-diagnosed CP CML to receive BOSULIF 400 mg daily or imatinib 400 mg daily as single agents (Newly-Diagnosed CP CML Study) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The safety population (received at least 1 dose of BOSULIF) included: • two hundred sixty-eight (268) patients with newly-diagnosed CP CML had a median duration of BOSULIF treatment of 55 months (range: 0.3 to 60 months) and a median dose intensity of 394 mg/day. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 22% of patients with newly-diagnosed CP CML who received bosutinib. Serio …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use with BOSULIF. ( 7.1 ) • Strong CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use with BOSULIF. ( 7.1 ) • Proton Pump Inhibitors: Use short-acting antacids or H2 blockers as an alternative to proton pump inhibitors. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on BOSULIF Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Avoid the concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors with BOSULIF. Bosutinib is a CYP3A substrate. Concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor increases bosutinib C max and AUC [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] which may increase the risk of toxicities. Strong CYP3A Inducers Avoid the concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers with BOSULIF. Bosutinib is a CYP3A substrate. Concomitant use with a strong CYP3A inducer decreases bosutinib C max and AUC [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] which may reduce BOSULIF efficacy. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) As an alternative to PPIs, use short-acting antacids or H2 blockers and separate dosing by more than 2 hours from BOSULIF dosing. Bosutinib displays pH dependent aqueous solubility, Concomitant use with a PPI decreases bosutinib C max and AUC [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] which may reduce BOSULIF efficacy.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, BOSULIF can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies conducted in rats and rabbits, oral administration of bosutinib during organogenesis caused adverse developmental outcomes, including structural abnormalities, embryo-fetal mortality, and alterations to growth at maternal exposures (AUC) as low as 1.2 times the human exposure at the dose of 500 mg/day ( see Data ). Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In a rat fertility and early embryonic development study, bosutinib was administered orally to female rats for approximately 3 to 6 weeks, depending on day of mating (2 weeks prior to cohabitation with untreated breeder males until gestation day [GD] 7). Increased embryonic resorptions occurred at greater than or equal to 10 mg/kg/day of bosutinib (1.6 and 1.2 times the human exposure at the recommended doses of 400 or 500 mg/day, respectively), and decreased implantations and reduced number of viable embryos at 30 mg/kg/day of bosutinib (3.4 and 2.5 times the human exposure at the recommended doses of 400 or 500 mg/day, respectively). In an embryo-fetal development study conducted in rabbits, bosutinib was administered orally to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis at doses of 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day. At the maternally-toxic dose of 30 mg/kg/day of bosutinib, there were fetal anomalies (fused sternebrae, and 2 fetuses had various visceral observations), and an approximate 6% decrease in fetal body weight. The dose of 30 mg/kg/day resulted in exposures (AUC) approximately 5.1 and 3.8 times the human exposures at the recommended doses of 400 and 500 mg/day, respectively. Fetal exposure to bosutinib-derived radioactivity during pregnancy was demonstrated in a placental-transfer study in pregnant rats. In a rat pre- and postnatal development study, bosutinib was administered orally to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis through lactation day 20 at doses of 10, 30, and 70 mg/kg/day. Reduced number of pups born occurred at greater than or equal to 30 mg/kg/day bosutinib (3.4 and 2.5 times the human exposure at the recommended doses of 400 or 500 mg/day, respectively), and increased incidence of total litter loss and decreased growth of offspring after birth occurred at 70 mg/kg/day bosutinib (6.9 and 5.1 times the human exposure at the recommended doses of 400 or 500 mg/day, respectively). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary No data are available regarding the presence of bosutinib or its metabolites in human milk or its effects on a breastfed child or on milk production. However, bosutinib is present in the milk of lactating rats. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a nursing child, breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with BOSULIF and for 2 weeks after the last dose. Animal Data After a single radiolabeled bosutinib dose to lactating rats, radioactivity was present in the plasma of suckling offspring for 24 to 48 hours. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Based on findings from animal studies, BOSULIF can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Females of reproductive potential should have a pregnancy test prior to starting treatment with BOSULIF. Contraception Females Adv …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action 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.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION BOSULIF contains bosutinib, a kinase inhibitor. Bosutinib is present as a monohydrate with a chemical name of 3-Quinolinecarbonitrile, 4-[(2,4-dichloro-5-methoxyphenyl)amino]-6-methoxy-7-[3-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl) propoxy]-, hydrate (1:1). Its chemical formula is C 26 H 29 Cl 2 N 5 O 3 ∙H 2 O (monohydrate); its molecular weight is 548.46 (monohydrate), equivalent to 530.46 (anhydrous). Bosutinib monohydrate has the following chemical structure: Bosutinib monohydrate is a white to yellowish-tan powder. Bosutinib monohydrate has a pH dependent solubility across the physiological pH range. At or below pH 5, bosutinib monohydrate behaves as a highly soluble compound. Above pH 5, the solubility of bosutinib monohydrate reduces rapidly. BOSULIF ® (bosutinib) tablets are supplied for oral administration in 3 strengths: 100 mg, 400 mg and 500 mg. Each strength reflects the equivalent amount of bosutinib content (on anhydrous basis). The tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, iron oxide red (for 400 mg, and 500 mg tablet) and iron oxide yellow (for 100 mg, and 400 mg tablet), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc and titanium dioxide. BOSULIF ® (bosutinib) capsules are supplied for oral administration in 2 strengths: 50 mg and 100 mg. Each strength reflects the equivalent amount of bosutinib (on anhydrous basis). The capsules contain the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer, povidone, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide. The printing ink contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, strong ammonia solution. Chemical Structure

10 OVERDOSAGE Experience with BOSULIF overdose in clinical studies was limited to isolated cases. There were no reports of any serious adverse events associated with the overdoses. Patients who take an overdose of BOSULIF should be observed and given appropriate supportive treatment.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Tablets – How Supplied BOSULIF (bosutinib) tablets are supplied for oral administration in 3 strengths: a 100 mg yellow, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablet debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "100" on the other; a 400 mg orange, oval, biconvex, film coated tablet debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "400" on the other; and a 500 mg red, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablet debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "500" on the other. BOSULIF (bosutinib) tablets are available in the following packaging configurations with a child-resistant (CR) closure (Table 17). Bottles contain a desiccant. Table 17: Tablet Presentations BOSULIF Tablets Package Configuration Tablet Strength (mg) NDC Tablet Description Abbreviation: NDC=National drug code. 120 tablets per bottle 100 mg 0069-0135-01 Yellow, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed "Pfizer" on one side and "100" on the other. 30 tablets per bottle 400 mg 0069-0193-01 Orange, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablet debossed with "Pfizer" on one side and "400" on the other. 30 tablets per bottle 500 mg 0069-0136-01 Red, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed "Pfizer" on one side and "500" on the other. 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) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Handling and Disposal Procedures for proper disposal of anticancer drugs should be considered. Touching or handling crushed or broken tablets is to be avoided. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements, or drug take back programs. Capsules - How Supplied BOSULIF (bosutinib) capsules are supplied for oral administration in 2 strengths: 50 mg capsule: size 2 capsule, white body/orange cap with “BOS 50” printed on the body and “Pfizer” printed on the cap in black ink. 100 mg capsule: size 0 capsule, white body/brownish-red cap with “BOS 100” printed on the body and “Pfizer” printed on the cap in black ink. BOSULIF (bosutinib) capsules are available in the following packaging configurations with a CR closure (Table 18). Table 18: Capsule Presentations Abbreviation: NDC=National drug code. BOSULIF Capsules Package Configuration Count Capsule Strength (mg) NDC Capsule Description 30 capsules per bottle 50 0069-0504-30 Size 2 capsule, white body/orange cap with “BOS 50” printed on the body and “Pfizer” printed on the cap in black ink. 150 capsules per bottle 100 0069-1014-15 Size 0 capsule, white body/brownish-red cap with “BOS 100” printed on the body and “Pfizer” printed on the cap in black ink. 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) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] and Store and Dispense in Original Container. Handling and Disposal Procedures for proper disposal of anticancer drugs should be considered. Patients and/or caregivers must wear gloves while handling the drug product, and wash their hands once finished. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
8,931
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: BOSUTINIB MONOHYDRATE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0069-0135-01 0069-0135 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc 120 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0069-0135-01) September 4, 2012
0069-0136-01 0069-0136 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0069-0136-01) September 4, 2012
0069-0193-01 0069-0193 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0069-0193-01) December 18, 2017
63539-193-30 63539-193 U.S. Pharmaceuticals 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (63539-193-30) February 21, 2018
0069-0135 0069-0135 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc — September 4, 2012
0069-0136 0069-0136 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc — September 4, 2012
0069-0193 0069-0193 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc — December 18, 2017
63539-193 63539-193 U.S. Pharmaceuticals — September 4, 2012

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Drug Labeling FDA / NLM Prescribing information reproduced above
FAERS FDA Adverse event report counts

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