Bosutinib
Kinase Inhibitor — ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS
Also known as: bosulif, bosutinib hydrate, bosutinib monohydrate, SKI 606, SKI-606, WAY-173606
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Bosutinib is an ofp drug in the Kinase Inhibitor class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 2012. Its mechanism of action is classified as Bcr-Abl Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors. DrugCentral lists 205 molecular targets, including ABL1, MAP4K5 and LCK. Recorded indications include Blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Accelerated Phase and Chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia.
- Approval status: ofp (first approved 2012 by the FDA).
- Drug class: Kinase Inhibitor.
- Mechanism of action: Bcr-Abl Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors.
- Molecular targets: ABL1, MAP4K5, LCK and ERBB3 (205 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Accelerated Phase and Chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia.
- ATC code: L01EA04 (BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors).
- Molecular formula: C26H29Cl2N5O3; molecular weight 530.45 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (3)
- Blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia
- Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Accelerated Phase
- Chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia
Mechanism & targets
| Mechanism of action (MoA) | Bcr-Abl Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors |
|---|---|
| Established pharmacologic class | Kinase Inhibitor |
Molecular targets (205)
Regulatory approvals (2)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-26 | PMDA | — | Pfizer Japan Inc | Yes |
| 2012-09-04 | FDA | — | WYETH PHARMS INC | Yes |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
L01EA04 | ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS › ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS › PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS › BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors |
Pharmacogenomics
Drug-label and guideline annotations from PharmGKB and CPIC.
- EMA label: ABL1, BCR · Testing Required
- FDA label: ABL1, BCR · Testing Required
- HCSC label: ABL1, BCR · Testing Required
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 1646.8 |
| Pleural effusion | 596.5 |
| Neoplasm progression | 524.9 |
| Nausea | 354.2 |
| Cytogenetic analysis abnormal | 350.3 |
| Philadelphia chromosome positive | 236.9 |
| Drug resistance | 220.8 |
| Second primary malignancy | 165.2 |
| Drug intolerance | 143.1 |
| Blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia | 141.4 |
| Rash | 134.7 |
| Fatigue | 121.6 |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Bosutinib is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C26H29Cl2N5O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 530.45 g/mol |
| CAS number | 380843-75-4 |
| InChIKey | UBPYILGKFZZVDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 5328940 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Bosutinib used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Bosutinib: Blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Accelerated Phase and Chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia.
How does Bosutinib work?
Bosutinib is classified as Bcr-Abl Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors; its molecular targets in DrugCentral include ABL1 (inhibitor), MAP4K5, LCK and ERBB3.
When was Bosutinib first approved?
Bosutinib was first approved by the FDA in 2012.
What drug class does Bosutinib belong to?
Bosutinib is in the Kinase Inhibitor class.
What is the chemical formula of Bosutinib?
Bosutinib has the molecular formula C26H29Cl2N5O3 and a molecular weight of 530.45 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 4359 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL2095206 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 5328940 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB06616 — drug record
- FDA UNII 5018V4AEZ0 — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Bosutinib — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P00519 (ABL1) — target protein
- UniProt Q9Y4K4 (MAP4K5) — target protein
- UniProt P06239 (LCK) — target protein
- UniProt P21860 (ERBB3) — target protein
- UniProt P12931 (SRC) — target protein
- UniProt O14976 (GAK) — target protein
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
- PharmGKB / CPIC — pharmacogenomic label annotations
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