Drug interactions
Ibrutinib + Ibuprofen
Severity: Major
Ibrutinib and Ibuprofen: major interaction.
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Summary
Ibrutinib impairs platelet function and is associated with bleeding, including serious hemorrhage. Adding ibuprofen, which also inhibits platelets and irritates the gastric mucosa, further increases bleeding risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ibrutinib and Ibuprofen can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Ibrutinib belongs to Oncology; Ibuprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive platelet dysfunction from BTK inhibition (ibrutinib) and COX-1 inhibition (ibuprofen), with NSAID gastric mucosal injury.
What to do
Avoid regular NSAID use where possible and choose paracetamol for analgesia; if combined, monitor for signs of bleeding and consider gastroprotection.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Ibuprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Ibuprofen Major
- Alteplase + Ibuprofen Major
- Amiloride + Ibuprofen Major
- Apixaban + Ibuprofen Major
Other interactions of Ibrutinib
- Abciximab + Ibrutinib Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Ibrutinib Major
- Alteplase + Ibrutinib Major
- Amobarbital + Ibrutinib Major
- Apalutamide + Ibrutinib Major
- Apixaban + Ibrutinib Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ibrutinib with Ibuprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Ibrutinib and Ibuprofen can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Ibrutinib impairs platelet function and is associated with bleeding, including serious hemorrhage. Adding ibuprofen, which also inhibits platelets and irritates the gastric mucosa, further increases bleeding risk.
How serious is the interaction between Ibrutinib and Ibuprofen?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid regular NSAID use where possible and choose paracetamol for analgesia; if combined, monitor for signs of bleeding and consider gastroprotection.
What other medicines interact with Ibuprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ibuprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Ibuprofen page.
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