Imbruvica and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Imbruvica (ibrutinib), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prilosec, and have Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Imbruvica. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 69,938 people who have side effects when taking Imbruvica from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Imbruvica?

Imbruvica has active ingredients of ibrutinib. It is often used in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cll). eHealthMe is studying from 70,020 Imbruvica users. Check the latest studies of Imbruvica.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 677 drugs and 1,199 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Apr, 14, 2026

69,938 people reported to have side effects when taking Imbruvica.
Among them, 14 people (0.02%) have Cachexia.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Imbruvica when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Imbruvica? *

female: 21.43 %
male: 78.57 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Imbruvica? *

What are other drugs people take besides Imbruvica? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Weight Decreased: 7 people, 50.00%
Disease Progression: 7 people, 50.00%
Weakness: 5 people, 35.71%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 5 people, 35.71%
Gait Disturbance: 4 people, 28.57%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 21.43%
Constipation: 3 people, 21.43%
Fever: 3 people, 21.43%
Fall: 3 people, 21.43%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 8 people, 57.14%
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell): 3 people, 21.43%
Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 2 people, 14.29%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 7.14%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 1 person, 7.14%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Cachexia (1,199 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibrutinib (the active ingredients of Imbruvica) and Imbruvica (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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