Imbruvica can make it easier for you to bleed. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if you have easy bruising, unusual bleeding, or any bleeding that will not stop.
Call your doctor at once if you have signs of bleeding inside your body, such as: dizziness, confusion, headache, speech problems, black or bloody stools, pink or brown urine, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Imbruvica also affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Tell your doctor if you have a fever, chills, cough, mouth sores, or other signs of infection.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Imbruvica if you are allergic to ibrutinib.
To make sure Imbruvica is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
an infection;
liver disease;
bleeding problems;
a heart rhythm disorder; or
risk factors for heart disease (such as diabetes, smoking, being overweight, having high blood pressure or high cholesterol).
Using Imbruvica may increase your risk of developing other types of cancer. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
Both men and women using Imbruvica should use birth control to prevent pregnancy. Ibrutinib can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
Keep using birth control for at least 1 month after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Imbruvica .
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
How should I take Imbruvica?
Take Imbruvica exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Imbruvica is usually taken until your body no longer responds to the medication.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water, at the same time each day. Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Imbruvica.
Swallow the tablet or capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
If you need surgery or dental work, tell your surgeon or dentist you currently use this medicine. You may need to stop for a short time.
Call your doctor if you have severe or ongoing diarrhea. You can easily become dehydrated while taking Imbruvica.
Ibrutinib affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. You will need frequent medical tests.
Imbruvica can make it easier for you to bleed, even from a minor injury. Seek medical attention if you have bleeding that will not stop. Bleeding may also happen inside your body, such as in your stomach or intestines, or in your brain.
Store in the original package at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
