Idelalisib
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WARNING: FATAL AND SERIOUS TOXICITIES: HEPATIC, SEVERE DIARRHEA, COLITIS, PNEUMONITIS, INFECTIONS, and INTESTINAL PERFORATION Fatal and/or serious hepatotoxicity occurred in 16% of Zydelig-treated patients. Monitor hepatic function prior to and during treatment. Interrupt and then reduce or discontinue Zydelig as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Fatal and/or serious and severe diarrhea or colitis occurred in 20% of Zydelig-treated patients. Monitor for the development of severe diarrhea or colitis. Interrupt and then reduce or discontinue Zydelig as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
Fatal and/or serious pneumonitis occurred in 4% of Zydelig-treated patients. Monitor for pulmonary symptoms and bilateral interstitial infiltrates. Interrupt or discontinue Zydelig as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Fatal and/or serious infections occurred in 48% of Zydelig-treated patients. Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection. Interrupt Zydelig if infection is suspected [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]. Fatal and serious intestinal perforation can occur in Zydelig-treated patients across clinical trials. Discontinue Zydelig for intestinal perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] .
WARNING: FATAL AND SERIOUS TOXICITIES: HEPATIC, SEVERE DIARRHEA, COLITIS, PNEUMONITIS, INFECTIONS, and INTESTINAL PERFORATION See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Fatal and/or serious hepatotoxicity occurred in 16% of Zydelig-treated patients. Monitor hepatic function prior to and during treatment. Interrupt and then reduce or discontinue Zydelig. ( 5.1 ) Fatal and/or serious and severe diarrhea or colitis occurred in 20% of Zydelig-treated patients. Monitor for the development of severe diarrhea or colitis. Interrupt and then reduce or discontinue Zydelig. ( 5.2 ) Fatal and/or serious pneumonitis occurred in 4% of Zydelig-treated patients.
Monitor for pulmonary symptoms and bilateral interstitial infiltrates. Interrupt or discontinue Zydelig. ( 5.3 ) Fatal and/or serious infections occurred in 48% of Zydelig-treated patients. Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection. Interrupt Zydelig if infection is suspected. ( 5.4 ) Fatal and serious intestinal perforation can occur in Zydelig-treated patients across clinical trials. Discontinue Zydelig if intestinal perforation is suspected. ( 5.5 )
Kinase Inhibitor
Dosing in kidney impairment
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Dosing in liver impairment
Hepatic Impairment No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with ALT or AST or bilirubin > upper limit of normal (ULN); however, limited safety and efficacy data are available for patients with baseline AST or ALT > 2.5 × ULN or bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN. Monitor patients with baseline hepatic impairment for adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ].
Follow dosage modifications for adverse reactions [see Dosage and Administration ].
Preparation and administration
For other severe or life-threatening adverse reactions, withhold Zydelig until resolution. If resuming Zydelig after interruption for other severe or life-threatening toxicities, reduce the dosage to 100 mg orally twice daily. Permanently discontinue Zydelig for recurrence of other severe or life-threatening Zydelig-related toxicity upon rechallenge. [See table below.] No dosage modification is recommended for lymphocytosis, which has been observed in some patients taking Zydelig.
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- Idelalisib
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Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Additional monitoring required if alternative therapy is not available. ( 7.1 ) Strong CYP3A Inducers : Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A inducers. ( 7.1 ) CYP3A Substrates : Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A substrates. ( 7.2 )
7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on Zydelig Table 6 lists the potential effects of the coadministration of strong CYP3A modulators on Zydelig. Table 6 Drug Interactions with Zydelig that affect Idelalisib Concentrations Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Impact Coadministration with strong CYP3A inhibitors may increase idelalisib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Increased idelalisib concentrations may increase the risk of exposure related adverse reactions. Prevention or Management Use other drugs that are not strong CYP3A inhibitors. If unable to use alternative drugs, monitor patients more frequently for Zydelig adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
Strong CYP3A Inducers Clinical Impact Coadministration with strong CYP3A inducers may decrease idelalisib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Decreased idelalisib concentrations may reduce efficacy. Prevention or Management Avoid coadministration of Zydelig with strong CYP3A4 inducers.
7.2 Effects of Zydelig on Other Drugs The coadministration of Zydelig with a CYP3A substrate may increase the concentrations of this CYP3A substrate. Avoid coadministration of Zydelig with sensitive CYP3A substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Contraindications
Zydelig is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions to idelalisib, including anaphylaxis, or patients with a history of toxic epidermal necrolysis with any drug [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6 , 5.7) ] . History of serious hypersensitivity reactions to idelalisib, including anaphylaxis, or history of toxic epidermal necrolysis with any drug. ( 4 )
Safety data
Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Liver injury (LiverTox)
DLikelihood score D: Possible cause of clinically apparent liver injury.
Idelalisib is an oral kinase inhibitor that is approved for use in combination with rituximab in relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and as monotherapy for relapsed follicular B cell, small lymphocytic lymphoma and indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Idelalisib is associated with a high rate of serum enzyme elevations during therapy and has been reported to cause clinically apparent acute liver injury that can be severe and even fatal.
ABCDEA: well known cause; E: unlikely cause. [HD]: high doses only.
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animal studies and the mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , Zydelig may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of idelalisib to pregnant rats during organogenesis resulted in decreased fetal weight and congenital malformations in rats at maternal exposures (AUC) 12 times those reported in patients at the recommended dosage of 150 mg twice daily (see Data ) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown.
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage of clinically recognized pregnancies 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development study in rats, pregnant animals receiving oral doses of idelalisib during the period of organogenesis (implantation to closure of the hard palate), embryo-fetal toxicities were observed at the mid- and high-doses that also resulted in maternal toxicity, based on reductions in maternal body weight gain.
Adverse findings at idelalisib doses ≥ 75 mg/kg/day included decreased fetal weights, external malformations (short tail), and skeletal variations (delayed ossification and/or unossification of the skull, vertebrae, and sternebrae). Additional findings were observed at 150 mg/kg/day dose of idelalisib and included urogenital blood loss, complete resorption, increased post-implantation loss, and malformations (vertebral agenesis with anury, hydrocephaly, and microphthalmia/anophthalmia). The dose of 75 and 150 mg/kg/day of idelalisib in rats resulted in exposures (AUC) of approximately 12 and 30 times, respectively, the human exposure at the recommended dose of 150 mg twice daily.
Breastfeeding (LactMed)
No information is available on the clinical use of idelalisib during breastfeeding. Because idelalisib is more than 84% bound to plasma proteins, the amount in milk is likely to be low. It is sometimes given in combination with rituximab, which may increase the risk to the infant. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during idelalisib therapy and for at least 1 month after the last dose.
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