Review the side-effects of Idelalisib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, loose stools, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and indigestion
Nervous system: Inability to sleep, weakness or severe sluggishness
Respiratory: Cough, wheezing or shortness of breath, swelling of air passages, stuffy nose, chest discomfort
Infections: Urinary tract infections, herpes of mouth, sepsis or bacterial infection in the blood, infection of the lungs or pneumonia
Others: Joint pain, fever, chills, rashes
• If the dose is missed for longer than 6 hours neglect the missed dose and take the next dose as per the next scheduled time.
• Women of childbearing age should perform a pregnancy test and should start idelalisib treatment only if the test is negative.
• Male patients who have female partners of reproductive potential should use effective barrier methods of contraception for at least three months from the last dose of idelalisib.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, loose stools, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and indigestion
Nervous system: Inability to sleep, weakness or severe sluggishness
Respiratory: Cough, wheezing or shortness of breath, swelling of air passages, stuffy nose, chest discomfort
Infections: Urinary tract infections, herpes of mouth, sepsis or bacterial infection in the blood, infection of the lungs or pneumonia
Others: Joint pain, fever, chills, rashes
Other Precautions :
• The missed dose of an idelalisib tablet can be taken immediately provided it is remembered within 6 hours.• If the dose is missed for longer than 6 hours neglect the missed dose and take the next dose as per the next scheduled time.
• Women of childbearing age should perform a pregnancy test and should start idelalisib treatment only if the test is negative.
• Male patients who have female partners of reproductive potential should use effective barrier methods of contraception for at least three months from the last dose of idelalisib.
