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Imbruvica

Ibrutinib · Capsule

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Overview

Brand name
Imbruvica
Generic name
Ibrutinib
Dosage form
Capsule
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Pharmacyclics LLC
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
2
Packages
3
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Ibrutinib 140 mg/1 1442986 View
Ibrutinib 70 mg/1 1442986 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Capsule
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
5

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members
Protein Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 41 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
205552
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
November 13, 2013
Sponsor
PHARMACYCLICS LLC
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
37
Products approved under application 205552.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
205552-001 IMBRUVICA CAPSULE IBRUTINIB Prescription AB RLD RS
205552-002 IMBRUVICA CAPSULE IBRUTINIB Prescription — RLD

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
8476284 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1650 December 12, 2013
8497277 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1491 December 12, 2013
8497277 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1946 December 12, 2013
8952015 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1650 September 1, 2017
8952015 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1491 September 1, 2017
8497277 December 28, 2026 001 No U-2242 December 12, 2013
8497277 December 28, 2026 001 No U-2241 December 12, 2013
8952015 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1946 September 1, 2017
8497277 December 28, 2026 001 No U-3422 December 12, 2013
8476284 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1946 December 12, 2013
8497277 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1650 December 12, 2013
8703780 December 28, 2026 001 No U-1491 May 13, 2014
8735403 December 28, 2026 001 Yes June 18, 2014
8957079 December 28, 2026 001 Yes March 16, 2015
9181257 December 28, 2026 001 Yes December 8, 2015
7514444 December 28, 2026 001 Yes December 12, 2013
8697711 December 28, 2026 001 Yes May 13, 2014
8754091 December 28, 2026 001 No July 1, 2014
8952015 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1650 January 19, 2018
8952015 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1946 January 19, 2018
8497277 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1946 January 19, 2018
8497277 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1491 January 19, 2018
8703780 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1491 January 19, 2018
8476284 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1946 January 19, 2018
8497277 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1650 January 19, 2018
8497277 December 28, 2026 002 No U-2241 January 19, 2018
8497277 December 28, 2026 002 No U-2242 January 19, 2018
8476284 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1650 January 19, 2018
8952015 December 28, 2026 002 No U-1491 January 19, 2018
8497277 December 28, 2026 002 No U-3422 January 19, 2018
8735403 December 28, 2026 002 Yes January 19, 2018
7514444 December 28, 2026 002 Yes January 19, 2018
8957079 December 28, 2026 002 Yes January 19, 2018
9181257 December 28, 2026 002 Yes January 19, 2018
8754091 December 28, 2026 002 No January 19, 2018
8697711 December 28, 2026 002 Yes January 19, 2018
8563563 April 26, 2027 001 No U-1946 January 19, 2018
8563563 April 26, 2027 001 No U-2219 January 19, 2018
8563563 April 26, 2027 001 No U-1650 January 19, 2018
8563563 April 26, 2027 001 No U-1491 January 19, 2018
8563563 April 26, 2027 002 No U-2219 January 19, 2018
8563563 April 26, 2027 002 No U-1946 January 19, 2018
8563563 April 26, 2027 002 No U-1650 January 19, 2018
8563563 April 26, 2027 002 No U-1491 January 19, 2018
7514444*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
8476284*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
8497277*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
8754091*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
8697711*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
8703780*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
8735403*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
8957079*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
9181257*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
8952015*PED June 28, 2027 001 No —
7514444*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8476284*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8497277*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8703780*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8735403*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8697711*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8754091*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8952015*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8957079*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
9181257*PED June 28, 2027 002 No —
8563563*PED October 26, 2027 001 No —
8563563*PED October 26, 2027 002 No —
8008309 November 13, 2027 001 Yes December 12, 2013
8008309 November 13, 2027 002 Yes January 19, 2018
8008309*PED May 13, 2028 001 No —
8008309*PED May 13, 2028 002 No —
9125889 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1745 September 25, 2015
8999999 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1684 April 28, 2015
9801881 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1491 November 6, 2017
10004746 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2242 July 16, 2018
10004746 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2241 July 16, 2018
10016435 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1650 August 3, 2018
9801883 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2159 November 6, 2017
10004746 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1946 July 16, 2018
10004746 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1684 July 16, 2018
8999999 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1683 April 28, 2015
10478439 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1946 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2665 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1650 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2241 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2242 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1684 December 10, 2019
11672803 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1684 July 14, 2023
11672803 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2242 July 14, 2023
11672803 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2241 July 14, 2023
11672803 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1946 July 14, 2023
10478439 June 3, 2031 001 No U-3422 December 10, 2019
10751342 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2944 September 10, 2020
10751342 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1946 September 10, 2020
10751342 June 3, 2031 001 No U-1491 September 10, 2020
10751342 June 3, 2031 001 No U-2943 September 10, 2020
10004746 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2242 July 16, 2018
10004746 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1946 July 16, 2018
9801881 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1491 January 19, 2018
8999999 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2228 January 19, 2018
8999999 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1491 January 19, 2018
9801883 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2159 January 19, 2018
9125889 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1650 January 19, 2018
10004746 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1684 July 16, 2018
10016435 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1650 August 3, 2018
10478439 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1684 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1650 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2241 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2665 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1946 December 10, 2019
10478439 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2242 December 10, 2019
10004746 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2241 July 16, 2018
8999999 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1946 January 19, 2018
11672803 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2242 July 14, 2023
11672803 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2241 July 14, 2023
11672803 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1946 July 14, 2023
11672803 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1684 July 14, 2023
10478439 June 3, 2031 002 No U-3422 December 10, 2019
10751342 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1946 September 10, 2020
10751342 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2944 September 10, 2020
10751342 June 3, 2031 002 No U-1491 September 10, 2020
10751342 June 3, 2031 002 No U-2943 September 10, 2020
9125889*PED December 3, 2031 001 No —
10004746*PED December 3, 2031 001 No —
9801883*PED December 3, 2031 001 No —
9801881*PED December 3, 2031 001 No —
10016435*PED December 3, 2031 001 No —
8999999*PED December 3, 2031 001 No —
10751342*PED December 3, 2031 001 No —
10478439*PED December 3, 2031 001 No —
10004746*PED December 3, 2031 002 No —
8999999*PED December 3, 2031 002 No —
9125889*PED December 3, 2031 002 No —
9801881*PED December 3, 2031 002 No —
9801883*PED December 3, 2031 002 No —
10016435*PED December 3, 2031 002 No —
10751342*PED December 3, 2031 002 No —
10478439*PED December 3, 2031 002 No —
10106548 June 3, 2033 001 Yes October 26, 2018
10752634 June 3, 2033 001 No September 10, 2020
10294231 June 3, 2033 001 No May 23, 2019
10294232 June 3, 2033 001 No May 23, 2019
9713617 June 3, 2033 001 No August 28, 2017
10125140 June 3, 2033 001 Yes November 16, 2018
10961251 June 3, 2033 001 No April 16, 2021
9725455 June 3, 2033 001 Yes August 28, 2017
10961251 June 3, 2033 002 No April 16, 2021
9713617 June 3, 2033 002 No January 19, 2018
10294231 June 3, 2033 002 No May 23, 2019
9725455 June 3, 2033 002 Yes January 19, 2018
10294232 June 3, 2033 002 No May 23, 2019
10125140 June 3, 2033 002 Yes November 16, 2018
10106548 June 3, 2033 002 Yes October 26, 2018
9540382 August 18, 2033 001 No U-1650 January 30, 2017
9540382 August 18, 2033 001 No U-1946 January 30, 2017
9540382 August 18, 2033 001 No U-1684 January 30, 2017
9540382 August 18, 2033 002 No U-1491 January 19, 2018
9540382 August 18, 2033 002 No U-1946 January 19, 2018
9540382 August 18, 2033 002 No U-1650 January 19, 2018
9296753 October 30, 2033 001 Yes April 18, 2016
9296753 October 30, 2033 002 Yes January 19, 2018
10106548*PED December 3, 2033 001 No —
9713617*PED December 3, 2033 001 No —
9725455*PED December 3, 2033 001 No —
10125140*PED December 3, 2033 001 No —
10294232*PED December 3, 2033 001 No —
10294231*PED December 3, 2033 001 No —
10752634*PED December 3, 2033 001 No —
10961251*PED December 3, 2033 001 No —
9713617*PED December 3, 2033 002 No —
9725455*PED December 3, 2033 002 No —
10106548*PED December 3, 2033 002 No —
10125140*PED December 3, 2033 002 No —
10294231*PED December 3, 2033 002 No —
10294232*PED December 3, 2033 002 No —
10961251*PED December 3, 2033 002 No —
9540382*PED February 18, 2034 001 No —
9540382*PED February 18, 2034 002 No —
9296753*PED April 30, 2034 001 No —
9296753*PED April 30, 2034 002 No —
9795604 October 24, 2034 001 No U-2150 October 27, 2017
10463668 October 24, 2034 001 No U-2654 November 20, 2019
10695350 October 24, 2034 001 No U-2846 July 14, 2020
9795604 October 24, 2034 001 No U-3422 October 27, 2017
9795604 October 24, 2034 001 No U-2970 October 27, 2017
9795604 October 24, 2034 001 No U-2969 October 27, 2017
10463668 October 24, 2034 002 No U-2654 November 20, 2019
10695350 October 24, 2034 002 No U-2846 July 14, 2020
9795604 October 24, 2034 002 No U-3422 January 19, 2018
9795604 October 24, 2034 002 No U-2970 January 19, 2018
9795604 October 24, 2034 002 No U-2969 January 19, 2018
9795604*PED April 24, 2035 001 No —
10463668*PED April 24, 2035 001 No —
10695350*PED April 24, 2035 001 No —
9795604*PED April 24, 2035 002 No —
10463668*PED April 24, 2035 002 No —
10695350*PED April 24, 2035 002 No —
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
NPP August 24, 2025 001
NPP August 24, 2025 002
PED February 24, 2026 001
PED February 24, 2026 002
ODE-405 August 24, 2029 001
ODE-405 August 24, 2029 002
PED February 24, 2030 001
PED February 24, 2030 002

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 205552.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 44 Labeling Approved October 21, 2025 Standard
Supplement 43 Labeling Approved December 20, 2024 Standard
Supplement 42 Labeling Approved May 9, 2024 901 Required
Supplement 40 Efficacy Approved May 18, 2023 Standard
Supplement 38 Efficacy Approved August 24, 2022 Priority
Supplement 37 Efficacy Approved August 24, 2022 Standard
Supplement 36 Efficacy Approved August 24, 2022 Priority
Supplement 35 Labeling Approved May 11, 2022 Standard
Supplement 33 Labeling Approved December 22, 2020 Standard
Supplement 32 Efficacy Approved December 18, 2020 Standard
Supplement 31 Labeling Approved August 7, 2020 Standard
Supplement 30 Efficacy Approved April 21, 2020 Priority
Supplement 29 Labeling Approved November 21, 2019 Standard
Supplement 28 Labeling Approved July 15, 2019 Standard
Supplement 26 Efficacy Approved January 25, 2019 Priority
Supplement 25 Labeling Approved August 24, 2018 Standard
Supplement 24 Efficacy Approved August 24, 2018 Priority
Supplement 20 Efficacy Approved December 20, 2017 Priority
Supplement 17 Efficacy Approved August 2, 2017 Priority
Supplement 18 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 10, 2017 N/A
Supplement 16 Efficacy Approved January 18, 2017 Priority
Supplement 12 Labeling Approved June 28, 2016 Standard
Supplement 14 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved June 27, 2016 Priority
Supplement 13 Efficacy Approved May 6, 2016 Priority
Supplement 10 Efficacy Approved May 6, 2016 Priority
Supplement 11 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 13, 2016 Priority
Supplement 6 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved March 21, 2016 Priority
Supplement 7 Efficacy Approved March 4, 2016 Priority
Supplement 8 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved February 8, 2016 Priority
Supplement 9 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved November 25, 2015 Priority
Supplement 5 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 24, 2015 Priority
Supplement 4 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 17, 2015 Priority
Supplement 3 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 13, 2015 Priority
Supplement 2 Efficacy Approved January 29, 2015 Priority
Supplement 1 Efficacy Approved July 28, 2014 Priority
Original application 2 Efficacy Approved February 12, 2014 Priority
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved November 13, 2013 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · October 23, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 22, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · December 26, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · December 26, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · May 14, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · May 10, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · May 10, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · May 10, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · May 22, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · May 19, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · August 30, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · August 25, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · May 12, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · May 12, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · December 20, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · December 28, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · December 28, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · December 22, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · December 22, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · August 11, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · August 10, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · April 21, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · March 19, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · November 22, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · November 22, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · August 8, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · July 16, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · February 13, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · January 29, 2019

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251021). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251021

Indications and Usage

openFDA Drug Labeling

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IMBRUVICA is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) ( 1.1 ). Adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) with 17p deletion ( 1.2 ). Adult patients with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (WM) ( 1.3 ). Adult and pediatric patients age 1 year and older with chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) after failure of one or more lines of systemic therapy ( 1.4 ). 1.1 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma IMBRUVICA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). 1. 2 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma with 17p deletion IMBRUVICA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) with 17p deletion. 1. 3 Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia IMBRUVICA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (WM). 1. 4 Chronic Graft versus Host Disease IMBRUVICA is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients age 1 year and older with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) after failure of one or more lines of systemic therapy.

Dosage and Administration

openFDA Drug Labeling

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION CLL/SLL and WM : 420 mg taken orally once daily ( 2.1 ). cGVHD : ◦ Patients 12 years and older: 420 mg taken orally once daily ( 2.1 ). ◦ Patients 1 to less than 12 years of age: 240 mg/m 2 taken orally once daily (up to a dose of 420 mg) ( 2.1 ). Tablets or capsules should be taken orally with a glass of water. Do not open, break, or chew the capsules. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets. See full prescribing information for oral suspension administration instructions ( 2.1 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia The recommended dosage of IMBRUVICA for CLL/SLL and WM is 420 mg orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. For CLL/SLL, IMBRUVICA can be administered as a single agent, in combination with rituximab or obinutuzumab, or in combination with bendamustine and rituximab (BR). For WM, IMBRUVICA can be administered as a single agent or in combination with rituximab. When administering IMBRUVICA in combination with rituximab or obinutuzumab, consider administering IMBRUVICA prior to rituximab or obinutuzumab when given on the same day. Chronic Graft versus Host Disease The recommended dosage of IMBRUVICA for patients age 12 years and older with cGVHD is 420 mg orally once daily, and for patients 1 to less than 12 years of age with cGVHD is 240 mg/m 2 orally once daily (up to a dose of 420 mg), until cGVHD progression, recurrence of an underlying malignancy, or unacceptable toxicity. When a patient no longer requires therapy for the treatment of cGVHD, IMBRUVICA should be discontinued considering the medical assessment of the individual patient. Table 1: Recommended dosage based on body surface area (BSA) for patients 1 to less than 12 years of age using either IMBRUVICA capsules/tablets or oral suspension Recommended dose to achieve 240 mg/m 2 BSA* (m 2 ) Range Dose (mg) of IMBRUVICA Capsules/Tablets to Administer Volume (mL) of IMBRUVICA Oral Suspension (70 mg/mL) to Administer > 0.3 to 0.4 - 1.2 mL > 0.4 to 0.5 - 1.5 mL > 0.5 to 0.6 - 1.9 mL > 0.6 to 0.7 - 2.2 mL > 0.7 to 0.8 210 mg 2.6 mL > 0.8 to 0.9 210 mg 2.9 mL > 0.9 to 1 210 mg 3.3 mL > 1 to 1.1 280 mg 3.6 mL > 1.1 to 1.2 280 mg 4 mL > 1.2 to 1.3 280 mg 4.3 mL > 1.3 to 1.4 350 mg 4.6 mL > 1.4 to 1.5 350 mg 5 mL > 1.5 to 1.6 350 mg 5.3 mL > 1.6 420 mg 6 mL *BSA = body surface area. Administration Administer IMBRUVICA at approximately the same time each day. Swallow tablets or capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not open, break, or chew the capsules. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets. Follow Instructions for Use for further administration details of IMBRUVICA oral suspension. If a dose of IMBRUVICA is not taken at the scheduled time, it can be taken as soon as possible on the same day with a return to the normal schedule the following day. Do not take extra doses of IMBRUVICA to make up for the missed dose. 2.2 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions For adverse reactions listed in Table 2 , interrupt IMBRUVICA therapy. Once the adverse reaction has improved to Grade 1 or baseline (recovery), follow the recommended dosage modifications (see Table 2 ). Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction a,b Occurrence Dose Modification for CLL/SLL, WM, and Patients 12 Years or older with cGVHD After Recovery Starting Dose = 420 mg Dose Modification for Patients 1 Year to less than 12 Years with cGVHD After Recovery Starting Dose = 240 mg/m 2 Grade 2 cardiac failure First Restart at 280 mg daily c Restart at 160 mg/m 2 daily c Second Restart at 140 mg daily c Restart at 80 mg/m 2 daily c Third Discontinue IMBRUVICA Discontinue IMBRUVICA Grade 3 cardiac arrhythmias First Restart at 280 mg daily c Restart at 160 mg/m 2 daily c Second Discontinue IMBRUVICA Discontinue IMBRUVICA Grade 3 or 4 cardiac failure Grade 4 cardiac arrhythmias First Discontinue IMBRUVICA Discontinue IMBRUVICA Other Grade 3 o …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

openFDA Drug Labeling

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsules: Each 70 mg capsule is a yellow, opaque capsule marked with “ibr 70 mg” in black ink. Each 140 mg capsule is a white, opaque capsule marked with “ibr 140 mg” in black ink. Tablets: Each 140 mg tablet is a yellow green to green round tablet debossed with “ibr” on one side and “140” on the other side. Each 280 mg tablet is a purple oblong tablet debossed with “ibr” on one side and “280” on the other side. Each 420 mg tablet is a yellow green to green oblong tablet debossed with “ibr” on one side and “420” on the other side. Oral Suspension: 70 mg/mL, white to off-white suspension. Capsules: 70 mg and 140 mg ( 3 ) Tablets: 140 mg, 280 mg, and 420 mg ( 3 ) Oral suspension: 70 mg/mL ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None None ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hemorrhage : Monitor for bleeding and manage ( 5.1 ). Infections : Monitor patients for fever and infections, evaluate promptly, and treat ( 5.2 ). Cardiac Arrhythmias , Cardiac Failure , and Sudden Death : Monitor for symptoms of arrhythmias and cardiac failure and manage ( 5.3 ). Hypertension : Monitor blood pressure and treat ( 5.4 ). Cytopenias : Check complete blood counts monthly ( 5.5 ). Second Primary Malignancies : Other malignancies have occurred in patients, including skin cancers, and other carcinomas ( 5.6 ). Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug- Induced Liver Injury : Monitor hepatic function throughout treatment ( 5.7 ). Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) : Assess baseline risk and take precautions. Monitor and treat for TLS ( 5.8 ). Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception ( 5.9 , 8.1 , 8.3 ). 5.1 Hemorrhage Fatal bleeding events have occurred in patients who received IMBRUVICA. Major hemorrhage (≥ Grade 3, serious, or any central nervous system events; e.g., intracranial hemorrhage [including subdural hematoma], gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, and post procedural hemorrhage) occurred in 4.2% of patients, with fatalities occurring in 0.4% of 2,838 patients who received IMBRUVICA in 27 clinical trials. Bleeding events of any grade including bruising and petechiae occurred in 39%, and excluding bruising and petechiae occurred in 23% of patients who received IMBRUVICA, respectively [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . The mechanism for the bleeding events is not well understood. Use of either anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents concomitantly with IMBRUVICA increases the risk of major hemorrhage. Across clinical trials, 3.1% of 2,838 patients who received IMBRUVICA without antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy experienced major hemorrhage. The addition of antiplatelet therapy with or without anticoagulant therapy increased this percentage to 4.4%, and the addition of anticoagulant therapy with or without antiplatelet therapy increased this percentage to 6.1%. Consider the risks and benefits of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy when co-administered with IMBRUVICA. Monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding. Consider the benefit-risk of withholding IMBRUVICA for at least 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. 5.2 Infections Fatal and non-fatal infections (including bacterial, viral, or fungal) have occurred with IMBRUVICA therapy. Grade 3 or greater infections occurred in 21% of 1,476 patients with B-cell malignancies who received IMBRUVICA in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 , 6.2 )] . Cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) have occurred in patients treated with IMBRUVICA. Consider prophylaxis according to standard of care in patients who are at increased risk for opportunistic infections. Monitor and evaluate patients for fever and infections and treat appropriately. 5.3 Cardiac Arrhythmias, Cardiac Failure, and Sudden Death Fatal and serious cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac failure have occurred with IMBRUVICA. Deaths due to cardiac causes or sudden deaths occurred in 1% of 4,896 patients who received IMBRUVICA in clinical trials, including in patients who received IMBRUVICA in unapproved monotherapy or combination regimens. These adverse reactions occurred in patients with and without preexisting hypertension or cardiac comorbidities. Patients with cardiac comorbidities may be at greater risk of these events. Grade 3 or greater ventricular tachyarrhythmias were reported in 0.2%, Grade 3 or greater atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter were reported in 3.7%, and Grade 3 or greater cardiac failure was reported in 1.3% of 4,896 patients who received IMBRUVICA in clinical trials, including in patients who received IMBRUVICA in …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Cardiac Arrhythmias, Cardiac Failure, and Sudden Death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Cytopenias [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Second Primary Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Hepatotoxicity, including DILI [see Warning s and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] The most common (≥30%) adverse reactions in patients with B-cell malignancies are thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, neutropenia, rash, anemia, bruising, and nausea ( 6 ). The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions in adult or pediatric patients with cGVHD are fatigue, anemia, bruising, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, musculoskeletal pain, pyrexia, muscle spasms, stomatitis, hemorrhage, nausea, abdominal pain, pneumonia, and headache ( 6 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie at 1-800-633-9110 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely variable conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates of clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Unless otherwise specified, the pooled safety population described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflects exposure to IMBRUVICA in 6 trials. IMBRUVICA was administered as a single agent at 420 mg orally once daily (475 patients), as a single agent at 560 mg orally once daily [1.3 times the recommended adult dosage (174 patients)], and in combination with other drugs at 420 mg orally once daily (827 patients) in patients with B-cell malignancies. In this pooled safety population of 1,476 patients, 87% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 68% were exposed for greater than one year. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 30%) were thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, neutropenia, rash, anemia, bruising, and nausea. Certain subsections in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS include patients who received IMBRUVICA in unapproved monotherapy or combination regimens. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma The data described below reflect exposure to IMBRUVICA in one single-arm, open-label clinical trial (Study 1102) and five randomized controlled clinical trials (RESONATE, RESONATE-2, HELIOS, iLLUMINATE, and E1912) in patients with CLL/SLL (n=2,016 total, including n=1,133 patients exposed to IMBRUVICA). In general, patients with creatinine clearance (CLcr) ≤ 30 mL/min, AST or ALT ≥ 2.5 x ULN, or total bilirubin ≥ 1.5 x ULN (unless of non-hepatic origin) were excluded from these trials. In Study E1912, patients with AST or ALT > 3 x ULN or total bilirubin > 2.5 x ULN were excluded. Study 1102 included 51 patients with previously treated CLL/SLL. RESONATE included 386 randomized patients with previously treated CLL or SLL who received single agent IMBRUVICA or ofatumumab. RESONATE-2 included 267 randomized patients with treatment naïve CLL or SLL who were 65 years or older and received single agent IMBRUVICA or chlorambucil. HELIOS included 574 randomized patients with previously treated CLL or SLL who received IMBRUVICA in combination with BR or placebo in combination with BR. iLLUMINATE included 228 randomized patients with treatment naïve CLL/SLL who were 65 years or older or with coexisting medical conditions and received IMBRUVICA in combination with obinutuzumab or chlorambucil in combination with obinutuzumab. E1912 included 510 patients with previously untreated CLL/SLL who were 70 years or younger and received IMBRUVICA in combination with rituximab or received fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and rituximab (FCR). The most common adverse …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A Inhibitors: Modify IMBRUVICA dose as described ( 2.3 , 7.1 ). CYP3A Inducers: Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A inducers ( 7.2 ). 7.1 Effect of CYP3A Inhibitors on Ibrutinib The coadministration of IMBRUVICA with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor may increase ibrutinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Increased ibrutinib concentrations may increase the risk of drug-related toxicity. Dose modifications of IMBRUVICA are recommended when used concomitantly with posaconazole, voriconazole and moderate CYP3A inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]. Avoid concomitant use of other strong CYP3A inhibitors. Interrupt IMBRUVICA if these inhibitors will be used short-term (such as anti-infectives for seven days or less) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ) ] . Avoid grapefruit and Seville oranges during IMBRUVICA treatment, as these contain strong or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A. 7.2 Effect of CYP3A Inducers on Ibrutinib The coadministration of IMBRUVICA with strong CYP3A inducers may decrease ibrutinib concentrations. Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] .

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation : Advise not to breastfeed ( 8.2 ). Hepatic Impairment : Avoid use of IMBRUVICA in patients with severe hepatic impairment. In patients with mild or moderate impairment, reduce IMBRUVICA dose ( 2.4 , 8.6 ). 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary IMBRUVICA can cause fetal harm based on findings from animal studies. There are no available data on IMBRUVICA use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage. In animal reproduction studies, administration of ibrutinib to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis at exposures up to 3-20 times the clinical dose of 420 mg daily produced embryofetal toxicity including structural abnormalities (see Data) . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Ibrutinib was administered orally to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis at doses of 10, 40 and 80 mg/kg/day. Ibrutinib at a dose of 80 mg/kg/day was associated with visceral malformations (heart and major vessels) and increased resorptions and post-implantation loss. The dose of 80 mg/kg/day in rats is approximately 20 times the exposure in patients with CLL/SLL or WM administered a dose of 420 mg daily. Ibrutinib at doses of 40 mg/kg/day or greater was associated with decreased fetal weights. The dose of 40 mg/kg/day in rats is approximately 8 times the exposure (AUC) in patients administered a dose of 420 mg daily. Ibrutinib was also administered orally to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses of 5, 15, and 45 mg/kg/day. Ibrutinib at a dose of 15 mg/kg/day or greater was associated with skeletal variations (fused sternebrae) and ibrutinib at a dose of 45 mg/kg/day was associated with increased resorptions and post-implantation loss. The dose of 15 mg/kg/day in rabbits is approximately 2.8 times the exposure in patients with CLL/SLL or WM administered a dose of 420 mg daily. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of ibrutinib or its metabolites in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with IMBRUVICA and for 1 week after the last dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential IMBRUVICA can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating IMBRUVICA. Contraception Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with IMBRUVICA and for 1 month after the last dose. Males Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with IMBRUVICA and for 1 month following the last dose. 8.4 Pediatric Use Chronic GVHD The safety and effectiveness of IMBRUVICA have been established for treatment of cGVHD after failure of one or more lines of systemic therapy in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. Use of IMBRUVICA for this indication is supported by evidence from iMAGINE, a study which included pediatric patients age 1 year and older with previously treated cGVHD, including patients in the following age groups: one patient 1 year to less than 2 years of age, 20 patients 2 years to less than 12 years of age, and 19 patients 12 years to less than 17 years of age. Additional supportive efficacy data was provided from Study 1129 in adults [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical P …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Ibrutinib is a small-molecule inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK). Ibrutinib forms a covalent bond with a cysteine residue in the BTK active site, leading to inhibition of BTK enzymatic activity. BTK is a signaling molecule of the B-cell antigen receptor (BCR) and cytokine receptor pathways. BTK’s role in signaling through the B-cell surface receptors results in activation of pathways necessary for B-cell trafficking, chemotaxis, and adhesion. Nonclinical studies show that ibrutinib inhibits malignant B-cell proliferation and survival in vivo as well as cell migration and substrate adhesion in vitro .

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Ibrutinib is a kinase inhibitor. It is a white to off-white solid with the empirical formula C 25 H 24 N 6 O 2 and a molecular weight 440.50. Ibrutinib is freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in water. The chemical name for ibrutinib is 1-[(3R)-3-[4-amino-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]-1-piperidinyl]-2-propen-1-one and has the following structure: IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) is available as immediate-release oral capsules, immediate-release oral tablets, and immediate-release oral suspension. IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) capsules for oral use are available in the following dosage strengths: 70 mg and 140 mg. Each capsule contains ibrutinib (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide (70 mg capsule only), and black ink. IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) tablets for oral use are available in the following dosage strengths: 140 mg, 280 mg, and 420 mg. Each tablet contains ibrutinib (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and sodium lauryl sulfate. The film coating for each tablet contains ferrosoferric oxide (140 mg, 280 mg, and 420 mg tablets), polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide (280 mg tablets), talc, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide (140 mg and 420 mg tablets). IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) oral suspension contains 70 mg/mL ibrutinib (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: benzyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, purified water and sucralose. The following structure for Ibrutinib is kinase inhibitor. It is a white to off-white solid with the empirical formula C25H24N6O2 and a molecular weight 440.50. Ibrutinib is freely soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in water. The chemical name for ibrutinib is 1-[(3R)-3-[4-amino-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4 d]pyrimidin-1-yl]-1-piperidinyl]-2-propen-1-one and has

10 OVERDOSAGE There is no specific experience in the management of ibrutinib overdose in patients. One healthy subject experienced reversible Grade 4 hepatic enzyme increases (AST and ALT) after a dose of 1680 mg. Closely monitor patients who ingest more than the recommended dosage and provide appropriate supportive treatment.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Capsules The 70 mg capsules are supplied as yellow opaque capsules, marked with “ibr 70 mg” in black ink, in white HDPE bottles with a child-resistant closure: 28 capsules per bottle: NDC 57962-070-28 The 140 mg capsules are supplied as white opaque capsules, marked with “ibr 140 mg” in black ink, in white HDPE bottles with a child-resistant closure: 90 capsules per bottle: NDC 57962-140-09 120 capsules per bottle: NDC 57962-140-12 Store bottles at room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Brief exposure to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) permitted (see USP Controlled Room Temperature). Retain in original package until dispensing. Tablets The IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) tablets are supplied in 3 strengths in the following packaging configurations: 140 mg tablets: Yellow green to green round tablets debossed with “ibr” on one side and “140” on the other side. Carton of one folded blister card containing two 14-count blister strips for a total of 28 tablets: NDC 57962-014-28 280 mg tablets: Purple oblong tablets debossed with “ibr” on one side and “280” on the other side. Carton of one folded blister card containing two 14-count blister strips for a total of 28 tablets: NDC 57962-280-28 420 mg tablets: Yellow green to green oblong tablets debossed with “ibr” on one side and “420” on the other side. Carton of one folded blister card containing two 14-count blister strips for a total of 28 tablets: NDC 57962-420-28 Store tablets in original packaging at room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Brief exposure to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) permitted (see USP Controlled Room Temperature). Oral Suspension The IMBRUVICA (ibrutinib) oral suspension is a white to off-white suspension supplied as 108 mL in a 150 mL amber glass bottle with a pre-inserted bottle adapter and a child-resistant closure. Each mL contains 70 mg of ibrutinib. The oral suspension bottle is provided in a carton with two 3 mL reusable oral dosing syringes: NDC 57962-007-12. Store the oral suspension bottle at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Do not freeze. Dispense in original sealed container. Do not use if the carton seal is broken or missing. Discard any unused IMBRUVICA oral suspension remaining 60 days after first opening the bottle.

Adverse event reports

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FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: IBRUTINIB. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
57962-070-28 57962-070 Pharmacyclics LLC 28 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (57962-070-28) December 20, 2017
57962-140-09 57962-140 Pharmacyclics LLC 90 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (57962-140-09) November 13, 2013
57962-140-12 57962-140 Pharmacyclics LLC 120 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (57962-140-12) November 13, 2013
57962-070 57962-070 Pharmacyclics LLC — December 20, 2017
57962-140 57962-140 Pharmacyclics LLC — November 13, 2013

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