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Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Small lymphocytic lymphoma
Age: Adult
Condition: Dose ramp-up phase Week 1
Dose: Oral – 20 mg
Frequency: once daily
Note: Ramp-up dosing schedule designed to gradually reduce tumor burden and decrease risk of tumor lysis syndrome.
Indication: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Small lymphocytic lymphoma
Age: Adult
Condition: Dose ramp-up phase Week 2
Dose: Oral – 50 mg
Frequency: once daily
Note: Ramp-up dosing schedule designed to gradually reduce tumor burden and decrease risk of tumor lysis syndrome.

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Child
Dose: Tablet – No approved pediatric dosage available
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available

Renal Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Mild or moderate renal impairment (Creatinine Clearance greater than or equal to 15 mL/minute)
Dose: Not specified
Note: No dosage adjustment necessary
Condition: Severe renal impairment (Creatinine Clearance less than 15 mL/minute) or patients on dialysis
Dose: Not specified
Note: Recommended dose has not been determined
Administration
  • Should be taken with food
  • Take at same time each day
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin)
Decreased serum concentration and efficacy
Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir)
Potentially Fatal: Increased serum concentration and risk of TLS

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
No specific contraindications listed
Monitor for general drug reactions

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