Bonitar 100 Tablet
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition
Bosutinib (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bonitar 100 Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia by slowing down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Bonitar 100 Tablet should be taken as your doctor's advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how long. You may take it with or without food. Take it regularly and take it at a fixed time each day to help you remember. You should not stop taking the medicine suddenly and continue taking it for as long as the doctor has prescribed.
Directions for Use
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. Bonitar 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Diarrhea Headache Breathlessness Cough Increased liver enzymes Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bonitar 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Bonitar 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Bonitar 100 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.
How it works
Bonitar 100 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.
Quick Tips
Take it with or without food preferably at the same time each day Monitor your blood pressure regularly Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting
