IBRUTINIB

Overview

IBRUTINIB is a Schedule H drug.
Ibrutinib is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Ibrutinib is used to treat certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in people with or without 17p deletion. Ibrutinib is also used to treat marginal cell lymphoma and chronic graft-versus-host disease.

Usage

IBRUTINIB is generally used to treat: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Graft Versus Host Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

IBRUTINIB is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Consult your doctor before having any surgery even dental surgery while taking ibrutinib. Do not take ibrutinib if you are planning to become pregnant as it may harm the fetus. Avoid eating Seville oranges or grapefruit and do not drink grapefruit juice while taking ibrutinib as it may increase the concentration of the drug in the blood.

Symptoms of Overdosage

IBRUTINIB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

IBRUTINIB : Anemia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hematuria (Blood In Urine), Back Pain, Face Swelling, Eyes Blurred Vision, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Pain With Urination, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Fever, Head Headache, Increased Thirst, Nausea, Vomit, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Throat Soreness

Serious Side-Effects

IBRUTINIB : BRAIN BLEED, Skin Rash, Chest Pain, Fainting, Nausea, Fever

Rare Side-Effects

IBRUTINIB : Body Itching, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

IBRUTINIB can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Hypertension, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

IBRUTINIB is categorized as: MULTIKINASE INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily81%
Morning10%

What was the Dosage Advised?

3tabs94%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days100%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

60 to 70yrs100%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females0%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Oncologist100%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

VALCIVIR 500MG TAB90%
CITROSODA PWD86%
UVIRON TAB86%
SEPTRAN DS TAB86%
ZYLORIC 100MG TAB81%
ULTRACET TAB81%
ORALOZ 10MG LOZENGE81%
VITAMIN C76%
UVDYNE M-WASH48%
AMARYL 2MG TAB14%
ONDEROMET 2.5/500 TAB10%
VITAMIN-C TAB10%
ONDERO MET 2.5MG/500MG TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)43%
IGG TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY)10%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Plenty of fluids (Diet)81%
Plenty of liquids (Diet)62%
Hygienic Precautions (Hygiene)14%
Precautions As Advised (Others)14%
Follow diet as advised (Diet)14%

Available Alternatives

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