Ibrutinix 140 mg Capsules

Ibrutinib Capsules

About Ibrutinib:

  • Ibrutinib is the generic name for the drug Imbruvica, an anti-cancer drug.
  • It is a targeted therapy with the function of inhibiting Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) protein.

Name

Ibrutinix 140 mg Capsules

Salt

Ibrutinib

Manufactured By

Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Packaging

120 Capsules

Use

 Anti Cancer

Uses of Ibrutinib:

  • The anti-cancer drug is used to treat Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia.

How Does It Work?:

  • B cells are lymphocyte subtype of white blood cells. When cancerous, the cells grow rapidly and causesna tumor. 
  • For the cells, Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) is important.
  • Ibrutinib inhibits this protein and restricts the growth of cancerous B cells.

Taking the Medicine:

  • The capsule is taken orally once a day.
  • Depending on the prescribed dosage, 1 to 4 capsules can be taken at a time.

Caution:

  • Do not overdose than prescribed.
  • Consult your healthcare provider when overdosed.
  • Do not skip taking medicine. Regular consumption will lead to desired results.
  • Take the medicine every day on a specific time to avoid skipping medicine.

Possible Side Effects:

  • Fatigue, Swelling, Diarrhea, Decreased Platelets
  • Nausea, Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Fatigue, Low neutrophil count
  • Low hemoglobin count

Name

Ibrutinix 140 mg Capsules

Salt

Ibrutinib

Manufactured By

Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Packaging

120 Capsules

Use

 Anti Cancer