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Comparing Ibrutinib vs Rituxan

Ibrutinib

Rituxan

rituximab

Prescribed for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Waldenström Macroglobulinemia, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Graft-versus-host disease, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Lymphoma. ibrutinib may also be used for purposes ... more

Prescribed for Follicular Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Microscopic polyangiitis, Non-Hodgkin's... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.4
25 Reviews

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Been on IMBRIVUCA 3 weeks. Dramatic shrinkage of cervical nodes. Platelets high increased energy. Lucky Canada health care pays for this or I would be dead.

10
Teresa691

For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Side effects for me: muscle spasms, mouth ulcers, diarrhea, fatigued, dizziness, itchy skin, sore throat, cramps, insomnia, sun sensitivity, and drowsiness.

7
CLL Patient
8.0
23 Reviews

For Rheumatoid Arthritis I had my first round 6 months ago sitting here starting my 2nd round as we speak. No side effects and even though my joints are still swollen I feel so much better. My dr is hopeful that this round will help with the inflammation. I'll get my 2nd dose with this round in 2 weeks!! I'm hopeful and thankful

8
Beck beck

For Rheumatoid Arthritis I have had 2 infusions of Rituxan for rheumatoid arthritis. Within 4 days of the first infusion I was beginning to feel better. I am 5 days out from my second infusion and I can already move with little or no pain for the first time in over a year. For me, its been a life saver.

9
peggy6537

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: infection, anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, bruise, and cytopenia.

See the full ibrutinib side effects document.

See the full Rituxan side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 10 mL
Dosage 10 mg/mL
Per Unit* $98.94
Cost* $989.36
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Generic Availability

No

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
N/A
  • Intravenous solution

Brand Names
Imbruvica Other rituximab brands include: Truxima

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

6 hours

59.8 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (5)

Drug Interactions

A total of 460 drugs are known to interact with ibrutinib:

  • 242 major drug interactions (881 brand and generic names)
  • 216 moderate drug interactions (709 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)

A total of 129 drugs are known to interact with Rituxan:

  • 35 major drug interactions (91 brand and generic names)
  • 79 moderate drug interactions (221 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (73 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ibrutinib should be taken once daily at approximately the same time everyday. Do not consume... more

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 13, 2013

November 26, 1997

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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