Tips

Patients need to take the medication at the same time every day with a glass of water. As a result, the tablet must be swallowed whole; it should not be chewed, crushed, or opened.

Take the missing medication for the day as soon as you remember if the patient forgets to take a dose. The following dose is administered on schedule the following day. To make up for a missing dose, do not take a second dose.

Avoid taking Imbruvica with grapefruit or bitter orange juice as it may intensify the drug's side effects.

Imbruvica has been linked to some unusual but serious side effects. If you have any unusual bleeding, severe headache, yellow skin, severe upper right abdominal pain, chest pain, edema, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, itchy skin or skin reactions, dark urine, or other concerning side effects, seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor right away.

See your doctor on a regular basis to have your blood pressure, liver function, blood counts, and other vital signs checked.