Dosage
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You'll receive detailed instructions from your doctor on when and how much of this medication to take. Despite this, there are broad recommendations for use, and they differ greatly depending on the circumstance.
- MCL: A dose of 560 mg should be administered once daily till symptoms subside (or until side effects and toxicity are unbearable).
- CLL and WM: Once daily administration of 420 mg is advised for these diseases. To boost efficacy, Imbruvica is occasionally coupled with additional medications like bendamustine, rituximab, or others.
- Chronic graft vs host disease: For this situation, 420 mg should be administered daily until symptoms decrease (or until toxicity and side effects become too difficult).
All dosages listed are from the drug manufacturer and may need to be adjusted for your specific situation. Check your prescription and speak with your doctor to ensure you are taking the correct dose for you.
Imbruvica is available in a variety of strengths, ranging from a 70-mg capsule labeled "ibr 70" to a 560-mg oblong tablet labeled "ibr" on one side and "560" on the other.