Imbruvica 140mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Imbruvica 140mg Capsule is used in the treatment of mantle-cell lymphoma and blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia). It is also used in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia who have received at least one prior therapy.
Imbruvica 140mg Capsule is taken in a dose as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to treatment. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check number of blood cells during treatment with this medicine. It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. It may cause headache, diarrhea, and nausea as its side effects. Consult your doctor in case any of these side effects persist or get worse.
There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.
Imbruvica 140mg Capsule is taken in a dose as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to treatment. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check number of blood cells during treatment with this medicine. It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. It may cause headache, diarrhea, and nausea as its side effects. Consult your doctor in case any of these side effects persist or get worse.
There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.
Uses of Imbruvica Capsule
Side effects of Imbruvica Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Imbruvica
- Headache
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Nausea
- Low blood platelets
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Fatigue
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Rash
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Bruising
- Muscle spasm
- Hemorrhage
- Pneumonia
- Cough
- Dry eye
- High blood pressure
- Weight loss
- Urinary tract infection
- Peripheral edema
- Subdural hematoma
- Second primary malignancies
How to use Imbruvica Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Imbruvica 140mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Imbruvica 140mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Imbruvica 140mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Imbruvica 140mg Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Imbruvica 140mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Imbruvica 140mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Imbruvica 140mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Imbruvica 140mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Imbruvica 140mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylethers Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ibrutinib. Beerse Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV; [Accessed on 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Address: Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060
Country of origin: United states
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₹436000
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120.0 capsules in 1 bottle
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