This is a new guideline from NICE on idelalisib use in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Idelalisib is likely to be secondary care prescribed, but I felt it was worthwhile knowing about as it is a new type of drug and we will probably see patients on it.
Idelalisib is an oral drug and will be used in combination with rituximab infusions. It is a ‘first-in-class’ drug which inhibits enzymes involved in cell proliferation, death and migration.
Side-effects
Among other side-effects, it can raise transaminases, triglycerides and can cause neutropenia.
