Bdbrut Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt |
| Active Ingredient | Ibrutinib (140mg) |
| Chemical Class | Diphenylethers Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 328 |
FAQ
Bdbrut Capsule Reviews
Bdbrut 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.
Bdbrut 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.
Bdbrut 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.
How Bdbrut Capsule Works
Bdbrut 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.
How to Use Bdbrut Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Bdbrut may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Uses of Bdbrut Capsule
- Mantle-cell lymphoma
- Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
Bdbrut Capsule Side Effects
- Subdural hematoma
- Diarrhea
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Peripheral edema
- Nausea
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Urinary tract infection
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Low blood platelets
- Headache
- Fever
- Hemorrhage
- Second primary malignancies
- Bruising
- Weight loss
- Dry eye
- Rash
- Cough
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Muscle spasm
- Pneumonia
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bdbrut. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Bdbrut 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
Bdbrut may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bdbrut should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bdbrut may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bdbrut should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bdbrut may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bdbrut 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.
Quick Tips
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Take it at the same time every day, either with or without food.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and blood cell count in your blood.
References
- Ibrutinib. Beerse Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV;
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).