IB-Tib Capsule is used in the treatment of mantle-cell lymphoma and blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia). It is also used in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia who have received at least one prior therapy.
 

IB-Tib Capsule is taken in a dose as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to treatment. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check number of blood cells during treatment with this medicine. It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.  It may cause headache, diarrhea, and nausea as its side effects.

 

SIDE EFFECTS OF IB-TIB CAPSULE

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of IB-Tib

       Headache


Fever
Diarrhea
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Nausea
Low blood platelets
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Fatigue
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Rash
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Bruising
Muscle spasm
Hemorrhage
Pneumonia
Cough
Dry eye
High blood pressure
Weight loss
Urinary tract infection
Peripheral edema
Subdural hematoma
Second primary malignancies


 

HOW TO USE IB-TIB CAPSULE

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. IB-Tib Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

 

HOW IB-TIB CAPSULE WORKS

IB-Tib Capsule is a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

 

SAFETY ADVICE



Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with IB-Tib Capsule. Please consult your doctor.



Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

IB-Tib Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.



Breast feeding

CAUTION

IB-Tib Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.



Driving

UNSAFE

IB-Tib Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.



Kidney

CAUTION

IB-Tib Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of IB-Tib Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.



Liver

CAUTION

IB-Tib Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of IB-Tib Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.