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Ideenat 100mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Idelalisib
Manufacturer : NATCO PHARMA LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
30 Tablet(s) In A Bottle
Introduction to Ideenat 100mg Tablet
Ideenat 100mg tablet is an antineoplastic drug with an active ingredient called Idelalisib. It belongs to the medication class known as PI3K Inhibitors. It is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in adults in combination with Rituximab. This medicine is given to those who have received medicine at least once in previous or patient's cancer cells with a genetic mutation named 17p deletion or TP53 and who are not eligible for other therapies. Additionally, this medicine is used for treating adult patients with follicular lymphoma as monotherapy. It is not recommended for those younger than 18 years.
Do not consume Ideenat 100mg tablets if you are allergic to Idelalisib, sunset yellow FCF (a petroleum-derived orange azo dye), and other ingredients of this medicine. Inform your physician if you have any conditions with the liver, lung (pneumonitis), kidney, intestinal perforation, neutropenia (low level of neutrophils), active infections/hepatitis, or skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome). Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Use effective contraception during and even after a month of treatment. Discuss more fertility concerns with your doctor. Your doctor will take regular blood tests before and during treatment to monitor the infections.
Before starting with Ideenat 100mg tablet, notify your doctor about all your underlying medical conditions. Your doctor may regularly monitor you to check the functions of the respiratory system, kidney, lungs, liver, and other organs. Depending on the response to the treatment and other side effects, your doctor may adjust your dosage of the Idelalisin tablet. Contact your physician immediately if you experience any symptoms.
Uses of Ideenat 100mg Tablet
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in adult
- Follicular lymphoma
Therapeutic Effects of Ideenat 100mg Tablet
Ideenat 100mg tablet is a targeted therapy medication that inhibits the delta isoform of PI3K (found in blood cells as B-cells and T-cells). By blocking PI3Kδ, it disrupts signaling pathways that regulate cell survival, proliferation, and migration.
Interaction of Ideenat 100mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications such as alfuzosin, pimozide, rifabutin, and other medicine may interact with Ideenat 100mg and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Ideenat 100mg Tablet
- Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children.
- Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
- Do not freeze.
How to consume Ideenat 100mg Tablet
Take Ideenat 100mg tablet as advised by your physician. Usually, this medicine will be given twice a day. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking this medicine if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advices for Ideenat 100mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Ideenat 100mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.
Breast Feeding
Consuming Ideenat 100mg tablet while breastfeeding may be unsafe because it may affect the child. Therefore, do not breastfeed and talk with your doctor to get more information.
Lungs
Inform your physician if you have Lung problems because Ideenat 100mg tablet should be used cautiously with this condition. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Inform your physician if you have liver problems because Ideenat 100mg tablet should be used cautiously with this condition. Contact your doctor if you experience any liver-related symptoms.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking an Ideenat 100mg tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving
Ideenat 100mg tablet is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use the machine.
Side Effects of Ideenat 100mg Tablet
Side Effects:
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Reddish patch
- Changes in the skin color
- Skin-peeling Mouth ulcer
- Ulcer in throat, nose, genital, and eye
- Skin rashes
- Fever
- DRESS syndrome (enlarged lymph nodes)
Common:
- Infections
- Liver damage
- Change in the number of WBC
- Increased liver enzymes
- Lung inflammation
Word of Advice
Oral contraception may be ineffective while under the treatment of Ideenat 100mg tablet. Discuss effective contraception methods with your doctor, along with fertility concerns. Do not stop the medicine until your doctor advises. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects. Your doctor may change your dose or stop the treatment based on your response. Your doctor will also inform you if you need any dose adjustments. This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents.
FAQs
Q 1. Why is it mandatory to use effective contraception during the treatment of the Ideenat 100mg tablet?
To avoid unwanted pregnancy, it is advised to use effective contraception. Oral contraception may be ineffective, so it is better to discuss effective contraception with your doctor.
Q 2. Is that okay to consume Ideenat 100mg tablet with a lung condition?
No, Inform your doctor if you have lung conditions before starting Ideenat 100mg . Not only lung conditions but also inform about kidney, liver, fever, infections, and other underlying medical conditions.
Q 3. Why is liver enzyme getting elevated during treatment with Ideenat 100mg tablet?
The reason for this elevation is not completely understood, but it is thought to be related to the drug's effects on certain enzymes involved in liver function. The elevation in liver enzymes is generally mild and temporary and typically resolves on its own or with dose adjustment of the Ideenat 100mg tablet.
Q 4. How can I manage diarrhea while taking Ideenat 100mg tablet?
If you experience diarrhea while taking Ideenat 100mg tablet, it is crucial to stay hydrated by drinking more fluids. Your physician may also recommend over-the-counter or prescription medications to help manage your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is severe or persistent, you should contact your doctor.
Q 5. My daughter is 12 years old. Can I use the Ideenat 100mg tablet?
No, Ideenat 100mg tablets should not be taken by children.
Fact Box of Ideenat 100mg Tablet
Molecule Name: Idelalisib | Therapeutic class: Antineoplastic |
Pharmacological class: PI3K Inhibitors | Indications: 1. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in adult 2. Follicular lymphoma |
References
- Gilead Sciences Ireland UC, European Medicines Agency (EMA), [Revised on 20/05/2021] [Accessed on 10th May 2023], Zydelig | European Medicines Agency (europa.eu)
- Gilead Sciences, Inc.US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Feb 2022] [ Accessed on 10th May 2023], , label (fda.gov)
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