Review the side-effects of Ibrutinib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General: Fever, chills, infections
Gastrointestinal: Stomach pain, indigestion, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, mouth sores.
Musculoskeletal system: Muscle spasm, pain in the joints and bones.
Blood: Reduced platelet, white blood cell and red blood cell counts. Bleeding may occur resulting in bruising in the skin, bloody or black stools, dark brown, pink or red-colored urine, or dizziness, confusion, speech problems, headache or seizures.
Respiratory system: Cough, shortness of breath.
Skin: Itching of the skin, skin rashes and skin cancers. Other cancers may also occur.
Central Nervous system: Dizziness, headache.
Cardiovascular system: Discomfort in the chest, irregular or fast heartbeats, high blood pressure.
Urinary system: Decreased urination.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General: Fever, chills, infections
Gastrointestinal: Stomach pain, indigestion, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, mouth sores.
Musculoskeletal system: Muscle spasm, pain in the joints and bones.
Blood: Reduced platelet, white blood cell and red blood cell counts. Bleeding may occur resulting in bruising in the skin, bloody or black stools, dark brown, pink or red-colored urine, or dizziness, confusion, speech problems, headache or seizures.
Respiratory system: Cough, shortness of breath.
Skin: Itching of the skin, skin rashes and skin cancers. Other cancers may also occur.
Central Nervous system: Dizziness, headache.
Cardiovascular system: Discomfort in the chest, irregular or fast heartbeats, high blood pressure.
Urinary system: Decreased urination.
