Can bosutinib be taken long-term?

Bosutinib is commonly used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and whether it can be taken long-term depends mainly on the patient's specific situation and the doctor's judgment. In many cases, because CML is a chronic disease, bosutinib may be needed as part of long-term treatment to maintain disease control in patients. Doctors will develop a treatment plan based on factors such as the patient's condition, treatment response, and drug tolerance, and may continue to maintain drug therapy after the patient's condition stabilizes. However, the physician may periodically evaluate the patient's status and adjust the treatment plan if necessary, including possible medication dose adjustments or switching to an alternative treatment regimen.