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Imbruvica and Bleeding

Result of checking the interaction of drug Imbruvica and disease Bleeding for safety when used together.

Check result:

Imbruvica <> Bleeding

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Cases of bleeding, including bruising, petechia, intracranial hemorrhage, including subdural hematoma; gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, post procedural hemorrhage, some leading to fatal bleeding events have been reported in patients treated with ibrutinib. Patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy may be at an increased risk of hemorrhage and these patients should be closely monitored for signs of bleeding. It is recommended to consider withholding ibrutinib for at least 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding.

Imbruvica

Generic Name: ibrutinib

Brand Name: Imbruvica

Synonyms: n.a.

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