Ibrutinib is a drug that can be used to treat mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, as it is able to block the action of a protein responsible for helping cancer cells to grow and multiply.
This medicine is produced by the pharmaceutical company Janssen under the trade name Imbruvica and can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in the form of 140 mg capsules.
Price
The price of Ibrutinib varies between 39, 000 and 50, 000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies upon presentation of a prescription.
How to take
The use of Ibrutinib should always be guided by an oncologist, however, the general indications for the drug indicate the ingestion of 4 capsules once a day, preferably at the same time.
The capsules should be swallowed whole, without breaking or chewing, together with a glass of water.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of Ibrutinib include frequent tiredness, nose infections, red or purple spots on the skin, fever, flu symptoms, chills and body aches, sinuses or throat.
Who should not take
This remedy is contraindicated for children and adolescents, as well as for patients with allergies to any of the components of the formula. In addition, they should not be used in conjunction with herbal remedies to treat depression containing St. John's Wort.
Ibrutinib should also not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, without the assistance of an obstetrician.
