Ibrutinib

Lymphoma, Disease, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia + 5 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Ibrutinib

What is Ibrutinib

Ibrutinib

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Ibrutinib is a medication that works by blocking the Burton's tyrosine kinase. It was approved by the FDA in 2013 for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma and in 2014 for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia. In 2017, it was approved to treat chronic graft-versus-host-disease. Ibrutinib is also approved in Europe for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma.

Imbruvica

is the brand name

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Ibrutinib Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Imbruvica

Ibrutinib

2013

7

Effectiveness

How Ibrutinib Affects Patients

In laboratory tests, this drug has been shown to cause CLL cells to die and to reduce the survival, growth, and movement of CLL cells. It also reduces the amount of certain proteins that help CLL cells survive. In clinical trials with people, this drug was found to help 71% of people with relapsed/refractory CLL, 70% of people with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma, 15-20% of people with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, 75% of people with relapsed/refractory Waldenstrom's macroglob

How Ibrutinib works in the body

Ibrutinib works by forming a strong bond with a specific protein in the body called Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK). This bond prevents BTK from working properly, which in turn stops phosphorylation from happening in cells. As a result, ibrutinib helps to reduce inflammation and other symptoms associated with B-cell receptor signaling.

When to interrupt dosage

The endorsed dosage of Ibrutinib is contingent upon the identified condition, including Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Mantle Cell Lymphoma. The quantity of dosage is subject to the technique of administration specified in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Lymphoma

, 140.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 280.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 560.0 mg, 70.0 mg/mL

Oral, , Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Suspension - Oral, Suspension

Disease

, 140.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 280.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 560.0 mg, 70.0 mg/mL

Oral, , Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Suspension - Oral, Suspension

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

, 140.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 280.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 560.0 mg, 70.0 mg/mL

Oral, , Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Suspension - Oral, Suspension

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

, 140.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 280.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 560.0 mg, 70.0 mg/mL

Oral, , Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Suspension - Oral, Suspension

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

, 140.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 280.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 560.0 mg, 70.0 mg/mL

Oral, , Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Suspension - Oral, Suspension

previously treated

, 140.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 280.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 560.0 mg, 70.0 mg/mL

Oral, , Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Suspension - Oral, Suspension

Disease

, 140.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 280.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 560.0 mg, 70.0 mg/mL

Oral, , Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Suspension - Oral, Suspension

rituximab

, 140.0 mg, 70.0 mg, 280.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 560.0 mg, 70.0 mg/mL

Oral, , Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Suspension - Oral, Suspension

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Ibrutinib.

Common Ibrutinib Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Ibrutinib is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Acteoside

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Ibrutinib is combined with Acteoside.

Amitriptyline

Major

The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Ibrutinib.

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Ibrutinib.

Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin (horse)

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Ibrutinib is combined with Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin (horse).

Ibrutinib Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Tests have not shown that ibrutinib causes changes to bacteria or chromosomes, or affects fertility. It is unknown whether ibrutinib causes cancer or affects fertility.

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Ibrutinib Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Ibrutinib?

Currently, 267 active trials are assessing the efficacy of Ibrutinib in providing relief for Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

73 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

8 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1

previously treated

0 Actively Recruiting

rituximab

0 Actively Recruiting

Disease

0 Actively Recruiting

Disease

7 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

7 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 2

Lymphoma

41 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable

Ibrutinib Reviews: What are patients saying about Ibrutinib?

5

Patient Review

10/19/2017

Ibrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

The drug is very good, but it comes with some side effects. The biggest problem, by far, is the cost. I also get gout periodically, and that can be quite painful. This has been the best treatment for me so far, but the cost may be preventing other people from getting access to it.

5

Patient Review

3/4/2017

Ibrutinib for Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Ibrutinib has been a godsend. I was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma 12 years ago and have since undergone three rounds of chemotherapy. This is my last chance, and so far it's working wonders. I'm 78 years old and still very active.

5

Patient Review

8/7/2014

Ibrutinib for Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia

4.7

Patient Review

7/8/2015

Ibrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

I have cll for 10 years. This treatment has led to a reduction in lymph node and spleen size, as well as decreased lymphocytes (although they initially increased). Platelets are a little low and mild-moderate diarrhoea is present. Otherwise, I'm doing well after 4 months of treatment.

4.7

Patient Review

8/7/2018

Ibrutinib for Mantle Cell Lymphoma

I've had some tolerable side effects. I'm on my first year of Imbruvica (after 12 years and 4 different chemos), and so far it's working great. No new nodes have popped up anywhere, just some minor pains in my joints (gout). Thanks, Imbruvica!

4.3

Patient Review

7/25/2021

Ibrutinib for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

I've only been on this medication for three weeks, but I have definitely noticed an improvement in my energy levels. The main side effects I've experienced are pain in my bones, muscles, and joints.

4

Patient Review

8/1/2019

Ibrutinib for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

My anemia has improved a lot, but I still get short of breath sometimes. I walk every day, but I'm not as fast as I used to be. A year ago, I needed a wheelchair often, so this progress is great!

4

Patient Review

4/15/2018

Ibrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

I found this treatment to be effective, but I was surprised at how much it cost in the United States compared to India.

1.7

Patient Review

10/5/2017

Ibrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

The monthly co-pay is absolutely outrageous, especially for those of us on Medicare Part D. I can't imagine having to stay on this medication for the rest of my life without any help.
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Patient Q&A Section about ibrutinib

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is ibrutinib used for?

"IMBRUVICA is a prescription medicine used to treat mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia in adults who have received at least one prior treatment."

Answered by AI

How long can you survive ibrutinib?

"Imbruvica therapy has an average duration of 41 months, with a range of 2 to 51 months in clinical trials. For people who have stopped Imbruvica, the average survival after treatment discontinuation was 8 months."

Answered by AI

What is the drug ibrutinib used for?

"This medication is used to treat certain cancers, such as mantle cell or marginal zone lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. Ibrutinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors, which work by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells."

Answered by AI

Is ibrutinib a chemo?

"This knowledge has led to the development of new drugs that can target cancer cell's specific vulnerabilities.

Targeted therapies, like ibrutinib, are not chemotherapy drugs. They are the result of years of research dedicated to understanding the differences between cancer cells and normal cells. This knowledge has led to the development of new drugs that can target cancer cell's specific vulnerabilities."

Answered by AI

How long do you take ibrutinib for CLL?

"If you experience disease progression or unacceptable toxicity while taking Imbruvica, your doctor may decide to discontinue your treatment. The average duration of Imbruvica therapy in clinical trials for CLL has been 41 months (with a range of 2-51 months)."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is ibrutinib?

"Ibrutinib is a growth blocker that inhibits tyrosine kinases. Tyrosine kinases are enzymes that send growth signals to cells. Ibrutinib stops the cell from growing and dividing by blocking the tyrosine kinases."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Ibrutinib

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In-Home Treatment for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Jacksonville, FL

This phase II trial studies whether providing cancer treatment in the home is preferred over the traditional clinic setting and if it improves treatment satisfaction in cancer patients living in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas. Typically, drug-related cancer care is provided at a medical center which causes patients to have to spend considerable time away from their family, friends, and familiar surroundings. This may add to the physical, emotional, social, and financial burden for patients and their families during this difficult time in their lives. The Cancer Connected Access and Remote Expertise (CARE) Beyond Walls (CCBW) program uses a specialized care team trained to provide cancer treatment in the patient's home setting. It is designed to support remote connection between the home health team and providers and Mayo clinic. This may be preferred over the traditional clinic setting which may improve treatment satisfaction in cancer patients living in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Mayo Clinic in Florida

Roxana S. Dronca, MD

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Rituximab + Tafasitamab + NK Cells for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

18+
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

This research study is for people who have relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) that has not responded to two or more lines of therapy. The purpose of this study is to identify the recommended dose of allogeneic NK cells in combination with IL-2, Tafasitamab and Rituximab for the treatment of relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. NK cells are an investigational (experimental) treatment which means they are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NK cells are a type of lymphocyte that's part of the body's natural immune system, and they can kill cancer cells by creating pores in the cancer cell membranes and inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death). Participants in this study will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy, as well as Allogeneic NK cells, Tafasitamab and Interleukin-2 (IL-2) by an intravenous (IV) infusion. Participants are expected to complete one cycle, and they may be eligible to complete a second cycle of the same regiment if they have stable disease, partial or complete remission at the end of the first cycle. Participants will be in this study for about 12 months.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center (+1 Sites)

Paolo Caimi, MD

Incyte Corporation

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