Ibrunat 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.

It is an anti-cancer medicine.

Uses of Ibrunat Capsule

Side effects of Ibrunat 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 Ibrunat

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 Ibrunat Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Ibrunat 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 Ibrunat Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ibrunat 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

Ibrunat 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

Ibrunat Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ibrunat Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ibrunat Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ibrunat Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ibrunat Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Ibrunat Capsule

₹316.67/Capsule

Imbruvica 140mg Capsule

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

₹3644.44/capsule

1051% costlier

Bdbrut Capsule

BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt

₹25/capsule

92% cheaper

Imbruvica 140mg Capsule

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

₹3633.33/capsule

1047% costlier

IB-Tib Capsule

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹263.3/capsule

17% cheaper

Tybriva Capsule

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹350/capsule

11% costlier

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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors

Patient concerns

Symptoms of lymphoma And blood cancer

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms could be like fever, weight loss, anorexia, lymphadenopathy.

What is t-cell all ??? And treatment This is my mother first born mero report Now the blast is less then 5% after 1 month treatment

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

This is blood cancerShe is in remission

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Cyclin D1

Peripheral Smear Examination

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References

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

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Address: Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India

Country of origin: India

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