Imbruvica FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Imbruvica?
It's a cancer drug used to treat mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or marginal zone lymphoma.
What's Imbruvica (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
Since this drug blocks BTK signaling, it helps stop B cells from surviving and multiplying. Essentially, the drug interferes with the development and spread of cancer cells in your body.
Imbruvica Dosage
The recommended dose is typically a low one, or 70 mg. Your doctor will start you on a low dose before adjusting it over time to reach the higher 140 mg dose.
Cost / Price of Imbruvica
The cost for a supply of 28 Imbruvica capsules is about $11,877.
Imbruvica Generic
Its generic name is ibrutinib.
Imbruvica Side Effects
Common side effects include the following:
- muscle spasms
- diarrhea
- exhaustion
- low platelet count
- neutropenia
- anemia
- musculoskeletal pain
- infection
- bruise
- cytopenia
- thrombocytopenia
