Zydelig is indicated in combination with rituximab for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL):

• who have received at least one prior therapy (see section 4.4), or

• as first line treatment in the presence of 17p deletion or TP53 mutation in patients who are not eligible for any other therapies (see section 4.4).

Zydelig is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) that is refractory to two prior lines of treatment (see section 4.4).

Treatment with Zydelig should be conducted by a physician experienced in the use of anti-cancer therapies.

Posology

The recommended dose is 150 mg idelalisib twice daily. Treatment should be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

If the patient misses a dose of Zydelig within 6 hours of the time it is usually taken, the patient should take the missed dose as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. If a patient misses a dose by more than 6 hours, the patient should not take the missed dose and simply resume the usual dosing schedule.

Dose modification

Elevated liver transaminases

Treatment with Zydelig must be withheld in the event of a Grade 3 or 4 aminotransferase elevation (alanine aminotransferase [ALT]/aspartate aminotransferase [AST] > 5 x upper limit of normal [ULN]). Once values have returned to Grade 1 or below (ALT/AST ≤ 3 x ULN), treatment can be resumed at 100 mg twice daily.

If the event does not recur, the dose can be re-escalated to 150 mg twice daily at the discretion of the treating physician.

If the event recurs, treatment with Zydelig must be withheld until the values return to Grade 1 or less, after which re-initiation at 100 mg twice daily may be considered at the discretion of the physician (see sections 4.4 and 4.8).

Diarrhoea/colitis

Treatment with Zydelig must be withheld in the event of Grade 3 or 4 diarrhoea/colitis. Once diarrhoea/colitis has returned to Grade 1 or below, treatment can be resumed at 100 mg twice daily. If diarrhoea/colitis does not recur, the dose can be re-escalated to 150 mg twice daily at the discretion of the treating physician (see section 4.8).

Pneumonitis

Treatment with Zydelig must be withheld in the event of suspected pneumonitis. Once pneumonitis has resolved and if re-treatment is appropriate, resumption of treatment at 100 mg twice daily can be considered. Treatment with Zydelig must be permanently discontinued in the event of moderate or severe symptomatic pneumonitis or organising pneumonia (see sections 4.4 and 4.8).

Rash

Treatment with Zydelig must be withheld in the event of Grade 3 or 4 rash. Once rash has returned to Grade 1 or below, treatment can be resumed at 100 mg twice daily. If rash does not recur, the dose can be re-escalated to 150 mg twice daily at the discretion of the treating physician (see section 4.8).

Neutropenia

Treatment with Zydelig should be withheld in patients while absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is below 500 per mm³. ANC should be monitored at least weekly until ANC is ≥ 500 per mm³ when treatment can be resumed at 100 mg twice daily (see section 4.4).

Special populations

Elderly

No specific dose adjustment is required for elderly patients (aged ≥ 65 years) (see section 5.2).

Renal impairment

No dose adjustment is required for patients with mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment (see section 5.2).

Hepatic impairment

No dose adjustment is required when initiating treatment with Zydelig in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment, but an intensified monitoring of adverse reactions is recommended (see sections 4.4 and 5.2).

There is insufficient data to make dose recommendations for patients with severe hepatic impairment. Therefore, caution is recommended when administering Zydelig in this population and an intensified monitoring of adverse reactions is recommended (see sections 4.4 and 5.2).

Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of Zydelig in children under the age of 18 years have not been established. No data are available.

Method of administration

Zydelig is for oral use. Patients should be instructed to swallow the tablet whole. The film-coated tablet should not be chewed or crushed. The film-coated tablet can be taken with or without food (see section 5.2).

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

Serious infections

Treatment with Zydelig should not be initiated in patients with any evidence of ongoing systemic bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.

Serious and fatal infections have occurred with idelalisib, including opportunistic infections such as Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). Prophylaxis for PJP should therefore be administered to all patients throughout idelalisib treatment, and for a period of 2 to 6 months after discontinuation. The duration of post-treatment prophylaxis should be based on clinical judgment and may take into account a patient's risk factors such as concomitant corticosteroid treatment and prolonged neutropenia (see section 4.8).

Patients should be monitored for respiratory signs and symptoms throughout treatment. Patients should be advised to report new respiratory symptoms promptly.

Regular clinical and laboratory monitoring for CMV infection is recommended in patients with positive CMV serology at the start of treatment with idelalisib or with other evidence of a history of CMV infection. Patients with CMV viraemia without associated clinical signs of CMV infection should be carefully monitored. For patients with evidence of CMV viraemia and clinical signs of CMV infection, consideration should be given to interrupting idelalisib until the infection has resolved. If the benefits of resuming idelalisib are judged to outweigh the risks, consideration should be given to administering pre-emptive CMV therapy.

Cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported following the use of idelalisib within the context of prior or concomitant immunosuppressive therapies that have been associated with PML. Physicians should consider PML in the differential diagnosis in patients with new or worsening neurological, cognitive or behavioural signs or symptoms. If PML is suspected then appropriate diagnostic evaluations should be undertaken and treatment suspended until PML is excluded. If any doubt exists, referral to a neurologist and appropriate diagnostic measures for PML including MRI scan preferably with contrast, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for JC viral DNA and repeat neurological assessments should be considered.

Neutropenia

Treatment-emergent Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, including febrile neutropenia, have occurred in patients treated with idelalisib. Blood counts should be monitored in all patients at least every 2 weeks for the first 6 months of treatment with idelalisib, and at least weekly in patients while ANC is less than 1,000 per mm³ (see section 4.2).

Hepatotoxicity

Elevations in ALT and AST of Grade 3 and 4 (> 5 x ULN) have been observed in clinical studies of idelalisib. There have also been reports of hepatocellular injury including hepatic failure. Increases in liver transaminases were generally observed within the first 12 weeks of treatment, and were reversible with dose interruption (see section 4.2). In patients who resumed idelalisib at a lower dose, 26% had recurrence of ALT/AST elevation. Treatment with Zydelig must be withheld in the event of Grade 3 or 4 ALT/AST elevation and liver function monitored. Treatment may be resumed at a lower dose once values have returned to Grade 1 or below (ALT/AST ≤ 3 x ULN).

ALT, AST, and total bilirubin must be monitored in all patients every 2 weeks for the first 3 months of treatment, then as clinically indicated. If Grade 2 or higher elevations in ALT and/or AST are observed, patients' ALT, AST, and total bilirubin must be monitored weekly until the values return to Grade 1 or below.

Diarrhoea/colitis

Cases of severe drug-related colitis occurred relatively late (months) after the start of therapy, sometimes with rapid aggravation, but resolved within a few weeks with dose interruption and additional symptomatic treatment (e.g., anti-inflammatory agents such as enteric budesonide).

There is very limited experience from the treatment of patients with a history of inflammatory bowel disease.

Pneumonitis and organising pneumonia

Cases of pneumonitis and organising pneumonia (some with fatal outcome) have been reported with idelalisib. In patients presenting with serious lung events, idelalisib should be interrupted and the patient assessed for an explanatory aetiology. If either moderate or severe symptomatic pneumonitis or organising pneumonia is diagnosed, appropriate treatment should be initiated and idelalisib must be permanently discontinued.

Severe Cutaneous Reactions

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) have occurred with idelalisib. Cases of SJS and TEN with fatal outcomes have been reported when idelalisib was administered concomitantly with other medicinal products associated with these syndromes. If SJS, TEN or DRESS is suspected, idelalisib should be interrupted and the patient assessed and treated accordingly. If a diagnosis of SJS, TEN, or DRESS is confirmed, idelalisib should be permanently discontinued.

CYP3A inducers

Idelalisib exposure may be reduced when co-administered with CYP3A inducers such as rifampicin, phenytoin, St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), or carbamazepine. Since a reduction in idelalisib plasma concentrations may result in decreased efficacy, co-administration of Zydelig with moderate or strong CYP3A inducers should be avoided (see section 4.5).

CYP3A substrates

The primary metabolite of idelalisib, GS-563117, is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Thus, idelalisib has the potential to interact with medicinal products that are metabolised by CYP3A, which may lead to increased serum concentrations of the other product (see section 4.5). When idelalisib is co-administered with other medicinal products, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for the other product must be consulted for the recommendations regarding co-administration with CYP3A4 inhibitors. Concomitant treatment of idelalisib with CYP3A substrates with serious and/or life-threatening adverse reactions (e.g., alfuzosin, amiodarone, cisapride, pimozide, quinidine, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, quetiapine, lovastatin, simvastatin, sildenafil, midazolam, triazolam) should be avoided and alternative medicinal products that are less sensitive to CYP3A4 inhibition should be used if possible.

Hepatic impairment

Intensified monitoring of adverse reactions is recommended in patients with impaired hepatic function as exposure is expected to be increased in this population, in particular in patients with severe hepatic impairment. No patients with severe hepatic impairment were included in clinical studies of idelalisib. Caution is recommended when administering Zydelig in this population.

Chronic hepatitis

Idelalisib has not been studied in patients with chronic active hepatitis including viral hepatitis. Caution should be exercised when administering Zydelig in patients with active hepatitis.

Women of childbearing potential

Women of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraception while taking idelalisib and for 1 month after stopping treatment (see section 4.6). Women using hormonal contraceptives should add a barrier method as a second form of contraception since it is currently unknown whether idelalisib may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives.

Idelalisib is metabolised primarily via aldehyde oxidase, and to a lesser extent via CYP3A and glucuronidation (UGT1A4). Its primary metabolite is GS-563117, which is not pharmacologically active. Idelalisib and GS-563117 are substrates of P-gp and BCRP.

Effect of other medicinal products on idelalisib pharmacokinetics

CYP3A inducers

A clinical drug interaction study found that co-administration of a single dose of 150 mg idelalisib with rifampicin (a strong CYP3A inducer) resulted in a ~75% reduction in idelalisib AUC_inf. Co-administration of Zydelig with moderate or strong CYP3A inducers such as rifampicin, phenytoin, St. John's wort, or carbamazepine should be avoided as this may result in decreased efficacy (see section 4.4).

CYP3A/P-gp inhibitors

A clinical drug interaction study found that co-administration of a single dose of 400 mg idelalisib with 400 mg once daily ketoconazole (a strong CYP3A, P-gp and BCRP inhibitor) resulted in a 26% increase in C_max and a 79% increase in AUC_inf of idelalisib. No initial dose adjustment of idelalisib is considered necessary when administered with CYP3A/P-gp inhibitors, but an intensified monitoring of adverse reactions is recommended.

Effect of idelalisib on the pharmacokinetics of other medicinal products

CYP3A substrates

The primary metabolite of idelalisib, GS-563117, is a strong CYP3A inhibitor. A clinical drug interaction study found that co-administration of idelalisib with midazolam (a sensitive CYP3A substrate) resulted in a ~140% increase in C_max and a ~440% increase in AUC_inf of midazolam due to the CYP3A inhibition by GS-563117. Co-administration of idelalisib with CYP3A substrates may increase their systemic exposures and increase or prolong their therapeutic activity and adverse reactions. In vitro, the CYP3A4 inhibition was irreversible, and return to normal enzyme activity is therefore expected to take several days after stopping idelalisib administration.

Potential interactions between idelalisib and co-administered medicinal products that are CYP3A substrates are listed in Table 1 (increase is indicated as “ ↑ ” ). This list is not exhaustive and is intended to serve as guidance only. In general, the SmPC for the other product must be consulted for the recommendations regarding co-administration with CYP3A4 inhibitors (see section 4.4).

Table 1: Interactions between idelalisib and other medicinal products that are CYP3A substrates

CYP2C8 substrates

In vitro, idelalisib both inhibited and induced CYP2C8, but it is not known whether this translates to an in vivo effect on CYP2C8 substrates. Caution is advised if Zydelig is used together with narrow therapeutic index drugs that are substrates of CYP2C8 (paclitaxel).

Substrates of inducible enzymes (e.g., CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2B6 and UGT)

In vitro, idelalisib was an inducer of several enzymes, and a risk for decreased exposure and thereby decreased efficacy of substrates of inducible enzymes such as CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2B6 and UGT cannot be excluded. Caution is advised if Zydelig is used together with narrow therapeutic index drugs that are substrates of these enzymes (warfarin, phenytoin, S-mephenytoin).

BCRP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3 and P-gp substrates

Co-administration of multiple doses of idelalisib 150 mg twice daily to healthy subjects resulted in comparable exposures for rosuvastatin (AUC 90% CI: 87, 121) and digoxin (AUC 90% CI: 98, 111), suggesting no clinically relevant inhibition of BCRP, OATP1B1/1B3 or systemic P-gp by idelalisib. A risk for P-gp inhibition in the gastrointestinal tract, that could result in increased exposure of sensitive substrates for intestinal P-gp such as dabigatran etexilate, cannot be excluded.

Paediatric population

Interaction studies have only been performed in adults.

Women of childbearing potential / contraception

Based on findings in animals, idelalisib may cause foetal harm. Women should avoid becoming pregnant while taking Zydelig, and for up to 1 month after ending treatment. Therefore, women of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraception while taking Zydelig and for 1 month after stopping treatment. It is currently unknown whether idelalisib may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, and therefore women using hormonal contraceptives should add a barrier method as a second form of contraception.

Pregnancy

There are no or limited amount of data from the use of idelalisib in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity (see section 5.3).

Zydelig is not recommended during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using contraception.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether idelalisib and its metabolites are excreted in human milk.

A risk to the newborns/infants cannot be excluded.

Breast-feeding should be discontinued during treatment with Zydelig.

Fertility

No human data on the effect of idelalisib on fertility are available. Animal studies indicate the potential for harmful effects of idelalisib on fertility and foetal development (see section 5.3).

Zydelig has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Summary of the safety profile

Assessment of adverse reactions is based on two Phase 3 studies (study 312-0116 and study 312-0119) and six Phase 1 and 2 studies. Study 312-0116 was a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in which 110 subjects with previously treated CLL received idelalisib + rituximab. In addition, 86 subjects from this study who were randomised to receive placebo + rituximab went on to receive idelalisib as a single agent in an extension study (study 312-0117). Study 312-0119 was a randomised, controlled, open-label study in which 173 subjects with previously treated CLL received idelalisib + ofatumumab. The Phase 1 and 2 studies assessed the safety of idelalisib in a total of 536 subjects with haematologic malignancies, including 400 subjects who received idelalisib (any dose) as a single agent and 136 subjects who received idelalisib in combination with an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (rituximab or ofatumumab).

Tabulated list of adverse reactions

The adverse drug reactions reported with idelalisib alone or in combination with anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (rituximab or ofatumumab) are provided in Table 2. Adverse reactions are listed by system organ class and frequency. Frequencies are defined as follows: very common (≥ 1/10), common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10), uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100), rare (≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000), very rare (< 1/10,000), and not known (cannot be estimated from available data).

Table 2: Adverse drug reactions reported in clinical studies in subjects with haematologic malignancies receiving idelalisib and post marketing

* Comprised of opportunistic infections as well as bacterial and viral infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and sepsis.

** Idelalisib-induced lymphocytosis should not be considered progressive disease in the absence of other clinical findings (see section 5.1).

*** Includes the preferred terms dermatitis exfoliative generalised, drug eruption, rash, rash erythematous, rash generalised, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pruritic, rash pustular, rash vesicular, papule, skin plaque, and exfoliative rash.

**** Observed in post-marketing data

Description of selected adverse reactions

Infections (see section 4.4)

Higher frequencies of infections overall, including Grade 3 and 4 infections, were observed in the idelalisib arms compared to the control arms of idelalisib clinical studies. Most frequently observed were infections in the respiratory system and septic events. In many instances the pathogen was not identified; however, both conventional and opportunistic pathogens, including PJP and CMV, were among those identified. Nearly all PJP infections, including fatal cases, occurred in the absence of PJP prophylaxis. There have been cases of PJP after stopping idelalisib treatment.

Rash

Rash was generally mild to moderate and resulted in discontinuation of treatment in 2.1% of subjects. In studies 312-0116/0117 and 312-0119, rash (reported as dermatitis exfoliative generalised, drug eruption, rash, rash erythematous, rash generalised, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pruritic, rash pustular, rash vesicular, papule and skin plaque) occurred in 31.1% of subjects who received idelalisib + an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (rituximab or ofatumumab) and 8.2% who received an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody only (rituximab or ofatumumab). Of these, 5.7% who received idelalisib + an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (rituximab or ofatumumab) and 1.5% who received an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody only (rituximab or ofatumumab) had rash of Grade 3, and no subjects had an adverse reaction of Grade 4. Rash typically resolved with treatment (e.g., topical and/or oral steroids, diphenhydramine) and dose interruption for severe cases (see section 5.3, phototoxicity).

Severe Cutaneous Reactions (see section 4.4)

Cases of SJS, TEN and DRESS have occurred when idelalisib was administered concomitantly with other medicinal products associated with these syndromes (bendamustine, rituximab, allopurinol, amoxicillin, and sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim). SJS or TEN occurred within one month of the medicinal combination and fatal outcomes have resulted.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store

If overdose occurs the patient must be monitored for evidence of toxicity (see section 4.8). Treatment of overdose with Zydelig consists of general supportive measures including monitoring of vital signs as well as observation of the clinical status of the patient.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: antineoplastic agents, other antineoplastic agents, ATC code: L01EM01

Mechanism of action

Idelalisib inhibits phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase p110δ (PI3Kδ ), which is hyperactive in B-cell malignancies and is central to multiple signalling pathways that drive proliferation, survival, homing, and retention of malignant cells in lymphoid tissues and bone marrow. Idelalisib is a selective inhibitor of adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) binding to the catalytic domain of PI3Kδ , resulting in inhibition of the phosphorylation of the key lipid second messenger phosphatidylinositol and prevention of Akt (protein kinase B) phosphorylation.

Idelalisib induces apoptosis and inhibits proliferation in cell lines derived from malignant B-cells and in primary tumour cells. Through inhibition of chemokine receptors CXCR4 and CXCR5 signalling induced by the chemokines CXCL12 and CXCL13, respectively, idelalisib inhibits homing and retention of malignant B-cells in the tumour microenvironment including lymphoid tissues and the bone marrow.

No mechanistic explanations for the development of resistance to treatment with idelalisib have been identified from clinical studies. Further investigation of this topic in current B-cell malignancy studies is not planned.

Pharmacodynamic effects

Electrocardiographic

The effect of idelalisib (150 mg and 400 mg) on the QT/QTc interval was evaluated in a placebo- and positive-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) crossover study in 40 healthy subjects. At a dose 2.7 times the maximum recommended dose, idelalisib did not prolong the QT/QTc interval (i.e.,< 10 ms).

Lymphocytosis

Upon initiation of idelalisib, a temporary increase in lymphocyte counts (i.e., ≥ 50% increase from baseline and above absolute lymphocyte count of 5,000/mcL) has been observed. This occurs in approximately two-thirds of patients with CLL treated with idelalisib monotherapy and one-fourth of patients with CLL treated with idelalisib combination therapy. The onset of isolated lymphocytosis typically occurs during the first 2 weeks of idelalisib therapy and is often associated with reduction of lymphadenopathy. This observed lymphocytosis is a pharmacodynamic effect and should not be considered progressive disease in the absence of other clinical findings.

Clinical efficacy in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Idelalisib in combination with rituximab

Study 312-0116 was a Phase 3, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in 220 subjects with previously treated CLL who required treatment but were not considered suitable for cytotoxic chemotherapy. Subjects were randomised 1:1 to receive 8 cycles of rituximab (first cycle at 375 mg/m² body surface area [BSA], subsequent cycles at 500 mg/m² BSA) in combination with either an oral placebo twice daily or with idelalisib 150 mg taken twice daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

The median age was 71 years (range: 47 to 92) with 78.2% of subjects over 65 years; 65.5% were male, and 90.0% were white; 64.1% had a Rai stage of III or IV, and 55.9% had Binet Stage C. Most subjects had adverse cytogenetic prognostic factors: 43.2% had a 17p chromosomal deletion and/or tumour protein 53 (TP53) mutation, and 83.6% had unmutated genes for the immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region (IGHV). The median time from diagnosis of CLL to randomisation was 8.5 years. Subjects had a median Cumulative Illness Rating Scale (CIRS) score of 8. The median number of prior therapies was 3.0. Nearly all (95.9%) subjects had received prior anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies. The primary endpoint was progression free survival (PFS). Efficacy results are summarised in Tables 3 and 4. The Kaplan-Meier curve for PFS is provided in Figure 1.

Compared with rituximab + placebo, treatment with idelalisib + rituximab resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in physical well-being, social well-being, functional well-being, as well as in the leukaemia-specific subscales of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy: Leukaemia (FACT-LEU) instruments, and in statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in anxiety, depression and usual activities as measured by the EuroQoL Five-Dimensions (EQ-5D) instrument.

Table 3: Efficacy results from study 312-0116

CI: confidence interval; R: rituximab; n: number of responding subjects; N: number of subjects per group; NR: not reached. The analyses of PFS, overall response rate (ORR) and lymph node response rate (LNR) were based on evaluation by an independent review committee (IRC).

* ORR defined as the proportion of subjects who achieved a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on the 2013 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) response criteria and Cheson (2012).

** LNR defined as the proportion of subjects who achieved a ≥ 50% decrease in the sum of products of the greatest perpendicular diameters of index lesions. Only subjects that had both baseline and ≥ 1 evaluable post-baseline assessments were included in this analysis.

^ Overall survival (OS) analysis includes data from subjects who received placebo + R on study 312-0116 and subsequently received idelalisib in an extension study, based on intent-to-treat analysis.

Table 4: Summary of PFS and response rates in pre-specified subgroups from study 312-0116

CI: confidence interval; R: rituximab; N: number of subjects per group; NR: not reached

Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier curve of PFS from study 312-0116 (intent-to-treat population)

Study 101-08/99 enrolled 64 subjects with previously untreated CLL, including 5 subjects with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Subjects received idelalisib 150 mg twice daily and rituximab 375 mg/m² BSA weekly for 8 doses. The ORR was 96.9%, with 12 CRs (18.8%) and 50 PRs (78.1%), including 3 CRs and 6 PRs in subjects with a 17p deletion and/or TP53 mutation and 2 CRs and 34 PRs in subjects with unmutated IGHV. The median duration of response (DOR) has not been reached.

Idelalisib in combination with ofatumumab

Study 312-0119 was a Phase 3, randomised, open-label, multicentre, parallel-group study in 261 subjects with previously treated CLL who had measurable lymphadenopathy, required treatment, and experienced CLL progression < 24 months since the completion of the last prior therapy. Subjects were randomised 2:1 to receive idelalisib 150 mg twice daily and 12 infusions of ofatumumab over 24 weeks, or 12 infusions of ofatumumab only over 24 weeks. The first infusion of ofatumumab was administered at a dose of 300 mg and was continued at a dose of either 1,000 mg in the idelalisib + ofatumumab group or a dose of 2,000 mg in the ofatumumab only group, weekly for 7 doses, and then every 4 weeks for 4 doses. Idelalisib was taken until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

The median age was 68 years (range: 61 to 74) with 64.0% of subjects over 65 years; 71.3% were male, and 84.3% were white; 63.6% had a Rai stage of III or IV, and 58.2% had Binet Stage C. Most subjects had adverse cytogenetic prognostic factors: 39.5% had a 17p chromosomal deletion and/or TP53 mutation, and 78.5% had unmutated genes for IGHV. The median time since diagnosis was 7.7 years. Subjects had a median CIRS score of 4. The median number of prior therapies was 3.0. The primary endpoint was PFS. Efficacy results are summarised in Tables 5 and 6. The Kaplan-Meier curve for PFS is provided in Figure 2.

Table 5: Efficacy results from study 312-0119

CI: confidence interval; O: ofatumumab; n: number of responding subjects; N: number of subjects per group; NR: not reached. The analyses of PFS, overall response rate (ORR) and lymph node response rate (LNR) were based on evaluation by an independent review committee (IRC).

* ORR defined as the proportion of subjects who achieved a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) and maintained their response for at least 8 weeks.

** LNR defined as the proportion of subjects who achieved a ≥ 50% decrease in the sum of products of the greatest perpendicular diameters of index lesions. Only subjects that had both baseline and ≥ 1 evaluable post-baseline assessments were included in this analysis.

Table 6: Summary of PFS and response rates in pre-specified subgroups from study 312-0119

CI: confidence interval; O: ofatumumab; N: number of subjects per group

Figure 2: Kaplan-Meier curve of PFS from study 312-0119 (intent-to-treat population)

Clinical efficacy in follicular lymphoma

The safety and efficacy of idelalisib were assessed in a single-arm, multicentre clinical study (study 101-09) conducted in 125 subjects with indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (iNHL, including: FL, n = 72; SLL, n = 28; lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma/Waldenströ m macroglobulinaemia [LPL/WM], n = 10; and marginal zone lymphoma [MZL], n = 15). All subjects were refractory to rituximab and 124 of 125 subjects were refractory to at least one alkylating agent. One hundred and twelve (89.6%) subjects were refractory to their last regimen prior to study entry.

Of the 125 subjects enrolled, 80 (64%) were male, the median age was 64 years (range: 33 to 87), and 110 (89%) were white. Subjects received 150 mg of idelalisib orally twice daily until evidence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

The primary endpoint was the ORR defined as the proportion of subjects who achieved a CR or PR (based on the Revised Response Criteria for Malignant Lymphoma [Cheson]), and, for subjects with Waldenströ m macroglobulinaemia, a minor response (MR) (based on the Response Assessment for Waldenströ m macroglobulinaemia [Owen]). DOR was a secondary endpoint and was defined as the time from the first documented response (CR, PR, or MR) to the first documentation of disease progression or death from any cause. Efficacy results are summarised in Table 7.

Table 7: Summary of efficacy in Study 101-09 (IRC assessment)

CI: confidence interval; n: number of responding subjects

NR: not reached

* Response as determined by an independent review committee (IRC) where ORR = complete response (CR) + partial response (PR) + minor response (MR) in subjects with WM.

† In the overall iNHL cohort, 1 subject (0.6%) with WM had the best overall response of MR

The median DOR for all subjects was 12.5 months (12.5 months for SLL subjects, and 11.8 months for FL, 20.4 months for LPL/WM and 18.4 months for MZL subjects). Among the 122 subjects with measurable lymph nodes at both baseline and post-baseline, 71 subjects (58.2%) achieved a ≥ 50% decrease from baseline in the sum of the products of the diameters (SPD) of index lesions. Of the 53 subjects who did not respond, 41 (32.8%) had stable disease, 10 (8.0%) had progressive disease, and 2 (1.6%) were not evaluable. The median OS, including long-term follow-up for all 125 subjects, was 48.6 months. The median OS, including long-term follow-up for all FL subjects was 61.2 months.

Paediatric population

The European Medicines Agency has waived the obligation to submit the results of studies with idelalisib in all subsets of the paediatric population in the treatment of mature B-cell neoplasms (see section 4.2 for information on paediatric use).

Absorption

Following oral administration of a single dose of idelalisib, peak plasma concentrations were observed 2 to 4 hours post-dose under fed conditions and after 0.5 to 1.5 hours under fasted conditions.

Following 150 mg twice daily administration of idelalisib, average (range) C_max and AUC at steady-state were 1,953 (272; 3,905) ng/mL and 10,439 (2,349; 29,315) ng• h/mL for idelalisib and 4,039 (669; 10,897) ng/mL and 39,744 (6,002; 119,770) ng• h/mL for GS-563117, respectively. The plasma exposures (C_max and AUC) of idelalisib are approximately dose proportional between 50 mg and 100 mg and less than dose proportional above 100 mg.

Effects of food

Relative to fasting conditions, administration of an early capsule formulation of idelalisib with a high-fat meal resulted in no change in C_max and a 36% increase in mean AUC_inf. Idelalisib can be administered without regard to food.

Distribution

Idelalisib is 93% to 94% bound to human plasma proteins at concentrations observed clinically. The mean blood-to-plasma concentration ratio was approximately 0.5. The apparent volume of distribution for idelalisib (mean) was approximately 96 L.

Biotransformation

Idelalisib is metabolised primarily via aldehyde oxidase, and to a lesser extent via CYP3A and UGT1A4. The primary and only circulating metabolite, GS-563117, is inactive against PI3Kδ .

Elimination

The terminal elimination half-life of idelalisib was 8.2 (range: 1.9; 37.2) hours and the apparent clearance of idelalisib was 14.9 (range: 5.1; 63.8) L/h following idelalisib 150 mg twice daily oral administration. Following a single 150 mg oral dose of [¹⁴C]-labelled idelalisib, approximately 78% and 15% was excreted in faeces and urine, respectively. Unchanged idelalisib accounted for 23% of total radioactivity recovered in urine over 48 hours and 12% of total radioactivity recovered in faeces over 144 hours.

In vitro interaction data

In vitro data indicated that idelalisib is not an inhibitor of the metabolising enzymes CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP3A, or UGT1A1, or of the transporters OAT1, OAT3, or OCT2.

GS-563117 is not an inhibitor of the metabolising enzymes CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 or UGT1A1, or of the transporters P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OAT1, OAT3, or OCT2.

Special populations

Gender and race

Population pharmacokinetic analyses indicated that gender and race had no clinically relevant effect on the exposures to idelalisib or GS-563117.

Elderly

Population pharmacokinetic analyses indicated that age had no clinically relevant effect on the exposures to idelalisib or GS-563117, including elderly subjects (65 years of age and older), compared to younger subjects.

Renal impairment

A study of pharmacokinetics and safety of idelalisib was performed in healthy subjects and subjects with severe renal impairment (estimated CrCl 15 to 29 mL/min). Following a single 150 mg dose, no clinically relevant changes in exposures to idelalisib or GS-563117 were observed in subjects with severe renal impairment compared to healthy subjects.

Hepatic impairment

A study of pharmacokinetics and safety of idelalisib was performed in healthy subjects and subjects with moderate (Child-Pugh Class B) or severe (Child-Pugh Class C) hepatic impairment. Following a single 150 mg dose, idelalisib AUC (total, i.e., bound plus unbound) was ~60% higher in moderate and severe impairment compared to matched controls. The idelalisib AUC (unbound), after accounting for differences in protein binding, was ~80% (1.8-fold) higher in moderate and ~152% (2.5-fold) higher in severe impairment compared to matched controls.

Paediatric population

The pharmacokinetics of idelalisib in paediatric subjects has not been established (see section 4.2).

Repeated dose toxicity

Idelalisib induced lymphoid depletion in spleen, thymus, lymph nodes and gut-associated lymphoid tissue. In general, B-lymphocyte dependent areas were more affected than T-lymphocyte dependent areas. In rats, idelalisib has the potential to inhibit T-dependent antibody responses. However, idelalisib did not inhibit the normal host response to Staphylococcus aureus and did not exacerbate the myelosuppressive effect of cyclophosphamide. Idelalisib is not considered to have broad immunosuppressive activity.

Idelalisib induced inflammatory changes in both rats and dogs. In studies up to 4 weeks in rats and dogs, hepatic necrosis was observed at 7 and 5 times the human exposure based on AUC, respectively. Serum transaminase elevations correlated with hepatic necrosis in dogs, but were not observed in rats. No hepatic impairment or chronic transaminase elevations were observed in rats or dogs in studies of 13 weeks and longer duration.

Genotoxicity

Idelalisib did not induce mutations in the microbial mutagenesis (Ames) assay, was not clastogenic in the in vitro chromosome aberration assay using human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and was not genotoxic in the in vivo rat micronucleus study.

Carcinogenicity

The carcinogenicity potential of idelalisib was evaluated in a 26-week transgenic RasH2 mouse study and a 2-year rat study. Idelalisib was not carcinogenic at exposures up to 1.4/7.9-fold (male/female) in mice compared to the exposure in patients with haematologic malignancies administered the recommended dose of 150 mg twice daily. A dose-related increase in pancreatic islet cell tumors was observed at low incidence in male rats at exposures up to 0.4-fold compared to the human exposure at the recommended dose; a similar finding was not observed in female rats at 0.62-fold exposure margin.

Reproductive and developmental toxicity

In an embryo-foetal development study in rats, increased post-implantation loss, malformations (absence of caudal vertebrae and in some cases also of sacral vertebrae), skeletal variations and lower foetal body weights were observed. Malformations were observed at exposures from 12 times the human exposure based on AUC. Effects on embryo-foetal development were not investigated in a second species.

Degeneration of the seminiferous tubules in the testes was observed in 2- to 13-week repeated dose studies in dogs and rats, but not in studies of 26 weeks and longer duration. In a rat male fertility study, decreases in epididymides and testes weight were observed but no adverse effects on mating or fertility parameters, and no degeneration or loss in spermatogenesis were observed. Female fertility was not affected in rats.

Phototoxicity

Evaluation of the potential for phototoxicity in the embryonic murine fibroblast cell line BALB/c 3T3 was inconclusive for idelalisib due to cytotoxicity in the in vitro assay. The major metabolite, GS-563117, may enhance phototoxicity when cells are simultaneously exposed to UVA light. There is a potential risk that idelalisib, via its major metabolite, GS-563117, may cause photosensitivity in treated patients.

Tablet core

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Magnesium stearate

Film-coating

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Iron oxide red (E172)

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5 years.

This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

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