Ibrutinib, (Ibutigen) works for treating certain cancers such as Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/ small lymphocytic lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, Chronic graft-versus-host (cGVHD) disease. It’s a doctor prescription (Imruvica/ Ibrutinib) medicine.

General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. of Bangladesh mfg Ibutigen.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ibutigen capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

 

Suggestion:

Any advice on the use of the drug is for reference only. Please consult with doctor for medical advice.

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side Effect:

The most common side effects of Ibrutinib are:

Upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, headache, joint/muscle pain, swelling of ankles/legs/feet, numbness/tingling of arms/legs, anxiety, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding, dark/tarry/bloody stools, fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, signs of low red blood cell count (such as rapid breathing, pale skin, shortness of breath).

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.