Ibronza 140mg Capsule


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient Ibrutinib (140mg)
Chemical ClassDiphenylethers Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassBruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors
User Rating4.3
User Reviews602

FAQ

Ibronza 140mg Capsule Reviews

Ibronza 140mg 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.

Ibronza 140mg 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 Ibronza 140mg Capsule Works

Ibronza 140mg 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 Ibronza 140mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ibronza 140mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Ibronza 140mg Capsule

  • Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
  • Mantle-cell lymphoma

Ibronza 140mg Capsule Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CAUTION
Ibronza 140mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ibronza 140mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Ibronza 140mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ibronza 140mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Ibronza 140mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ibronza 140mg. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CAUTION
Ibronza 140mg 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.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ibronza 140mg 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

  • 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.

References

  1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  2. Ibrutinib. Beerse Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV;

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