Bosulif Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Lower Respiratory Infection
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Diarrhea
  • High Blood Levels Of The Lipase Enzyme
  • Increased Creatine Kinase Levels
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Skin Rash
  • Backache
  • Cough
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Throat Irritation
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • Dehydration
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • Fluid In The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • High Blood Levels Of The Amylase Enzyme
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Pneumonia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Acne
  • Chest Pain
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Hives
  • Muscle Pain
  • Pain
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Taste Impairment
  • Water Retention

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • An Acute Skin Rash
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Blood Coming From Anus
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Fluid In The Lungs
  • Heart Failure
  • Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Left Ventricular Heart Failure
  • Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
  • Lung Tissue Problem
  • Overactive Thyroid Gland
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Skin Rash With Sloughing

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