What is Ibrutinib?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Ibrutinib is an experimental drug being tested for the purposes of treating cancers related to B-cells, which are a part of the immune system. This drug acts by inhibiting Bruton’s tyrosine kinase, a key component of the B-cell signalling pathway.
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How do members experience Ibrutinib?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia | 11 | 20 | |
B cell prolymphocytic leukemia | 2 | 6 | |
Mantle cell lymphoma | 2 | 1 | |
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | 1 | 0 | |
Multiple myeloma | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Diarrhea | 3 | |
Dry skin | 2 | |
Fatigue | 2 | |
Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) | 2 | |
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia | 1 | |
Bleed easily | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 4 | |
Moderate | 8 | |
Mild | 15 | |
None | 2 |
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