Prescribing Information for the Patient
Zydelig 150 mg Film-Coated Tablets
idelalisib
Read this entire prescribing information carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
Zydelig is a cancer medication that contains the active ingredient idelalisib. It works by blocking the effects of an enzyme that participates in the multiplication and survival of certain white blood cells called lymphocytes. Since this enzyme is excessively activated in certain cancerous white blood cells, by blocking it, Zydelig will eliminate cancer cells and reduce their number.
Zydelig can be used for the treatment of two different types of cancer in adults:
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes B. In this disease, the lymphocytes multiply too quickly and live too long, so there are too many circulating in the blood.
In CLL, Zydelig treatment is used in combination with another medication (rituximab) in patients with certain high-risk factors or in patients whose cancer has recurred after at least one previous treatment.
Follicular Lymphoma
Follicular Lymphoma (FL) is a cancer of a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes B. In follicular lymphoma, the lymphocytes B multiply too quickly and live too long, so there are too many in the lymph nodes. In FL, Zydelig is used alone in patients whose cancer has not responded to two previous cancer treatments.
Do not take Zydelig
→ Consult your doctorif this is the case.
Consult your doctor before starting to take Zydelig.Inform your doctor:
Severe and fatal infections have occurred in patients treated with Zydelig. You will need to take an additional medicine that your doctor will provide to you while you are taking Zydelig to prevent a certain type of infection. Your doctor will monitor you for signs of infection. Inform your doctor immediately if you become ill (especially if you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing) while taking Zydelig.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice or someone notices in you: memory loss, confusion, difficulty walking, or loss of vision – these may be due to a rare but severe and potentially fatal brain infection (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy or PML).
You will need to have blood tests periodicallybefore and during the course of treatment withZydelig. This is to check that you do not have an infection, that your liver is functioning correctly, and that your blood counts are normal. If necessary, your doctor may decide to suspend treatment for some time, before restarting it at the same dose or a lower dose. Your doctor may also decide to suspend treatment with Zydelig permanently.
Zydelig may cause severe diarrhea. Inform your doctor immediately at the first sign of diarrhea.
Zydelig may cause lung inflammation. Inform your doctor immediately:
Severe skin blistering has been reported in some people treated with Zydelig while also receiving other medicines known to cause these potentially life-threatening conditions. Skin blistering may also affect the lining of the mouth, genitals, and/or eyes. Skin peeling may cause a severe infection. Inform your doctor immediately:
Laboratory tests may show an increase in white blood cells (called "lymphocytes") in the blood in the first few weeks of treatment. This is predictable and may last for months, and usually does not mean that your blood cancer is getting worse. Your doctor will review your blood counts before treatment or during treatment with Zydelig and in rare cases may need to administer another medicine. Discuss the meaning of the test results with your doctor.
Children and adolescents
Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under 18 years of age because it has not been studied in this age group.
Other medicines and Zydelig
Zydelig should not be used with other medicines, unless your doctor has told you it is safe to do so.
Inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medicine.This is extremely important, as taking more than onemedicine at the same time may enhance or reduce their effects.
Taking Zydelig with certain medicines may make them not work properly or worsen their side effects. In particular, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
Zydelig may be prescribed in combination with other medicines for the treatment of CLL. It is very important that you also read the leaflets provided with these medicines.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about any of your medicines.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
You should not breastfeed while taking Zydelig.If you are currently breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment. It is unknown whether the active ingredient in Zydelig passes into breast milk.
Driving and operating machines
It is unlikely that Zydelig will affect your ability to drive or operate machines.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor.
Consult your doctor again if you are unsure.
The recommended doseis 150 mg by mouth twice a day. However, your doctor mayreduce this dose to 100 mg twice a day if you experience certain adverse effects.
Zydelig can be taken with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole.Do not chew or crush the tablet. Inform your doctor ifyou have trouble swallowing the tablets.
If you take more Zydelig than you should
If you accidentally take a larger amount of Zydelig than the recommended dose, you may be at a higher risk of adverse effects with this medication (see section 4,Possible Adverse Effects).
Contact your doctor or the nearest emergency service immediately for advice. Bring the bottle and this leaflet with you so that you can easily describe what you have taken.
If you forget to take Zydelig
Do not miss any dose of Zydelig. If you miss a dose and it has been less than 6 hours, take the missed dose immediately. Then, take the next dose as usual. If you miss a dose and it has been more than 6 hours, wait and take the next dose at the usual time.
Do not stop taking Zydelig
Do not stop taking this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor.
Like all medications, this medication may produce adverse effects, although not all people may experience them.
Some adverse effects could be severe.
STOP taking Zydelig and seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
Other Adverse Effects
Very Common Adverse Effects
(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Blood tests may also show:
Common Adverse Effects
(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Blood tests may also show:
Reporting Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor, even if it is a possible adverse effect not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through thenational notification system included in theAppendix V.By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information about the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the bottle and on the box after {CAD}. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
No special storage conditions are required.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the containers and medications that you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Zydelig
Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose (E463), sodium croscarmellose, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate.
Coating:
Polivinyl alcohol (E1203), macrogol 3350 (E1521), titanium dioxide (E171), talc (E553B), iron oxide red (E172).
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
The film-coated tablets are pink, oval-shaped tablets with “GSI” engraved on one side and “150” on the other.
The following pack size is available: outer carton with 1 plastic bottle of 60 film-coated tablets.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Gilead Sciences Ireland UC
Carrigtohill
County Cork, T45 DP77
Ireland
Responsible for manufacturing
Gilead Sciences Ireland UC
IDA Business & Technology Park
Carrigtohill
County Cork
Ireland
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