Ibrutinib
Information about Ibrutinib
Ibrutinib Uses
Ibrutinib is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) and mantle-cell lymphoma. It is also used in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia who have received at least one prior therapy or with 17p deletion.
How Ibrutinib works
Ibrutinib is a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Common side effects of Ibrutinib
Fever, Headache, Fatigue, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Rash, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Bruising, Muscle spasm, Hemorrhage, Pneumonia, Cough, Diarrhea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Nausea, Low blood platelets, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Dry eye, High blood pressure, Weight loss, Urinary tract infection, Peripheral edema, Subdural hematoma, Second primary malignancies
Available Medicine for Ibrutinib
IB-TibCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹78991 variant(s)
IbrukemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹90001 variant(s)
NitibHetero Healthcare Limited
₹106701 variant(s)
BdbrutBDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
₹72001 variant(s)
IbronzaSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹83221 variant(s)
IbrumedMedicamen Biotech Ltd
₹97201 variant(s)
ImbruvicaJanssen Pharmaceuticals
₹1 to ₹4360002 variant(s)
IbrushilShilpa Medicare Ltd
₹8991 to ₹349202 variant(s)
Es IbruEsperer Bioresearch Pvt Ltd
₹65001 variant(s)
IbrunatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹95001 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ibrutinib
- Take it at the same time every day, either with or without food.
- It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and blood cell count in your blood.