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Aliqopa
  • Treatments
  • Follicular Lymphoma

Aliqopa

Generic name:copanlisibKOE-pan-LIS-ib ]
Drug class:PI3K inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on May 18, 2022.

What is Aliqopa?

Aliqopa is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Aliqopa is used to treat follicular lymphoma that has relapsed after treatment with at least two other medicines.

Aliqopa was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, people with follicular lymphoma responded to this medicine. However, further studies are needed.

Warnings

Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur during treatment with Aliqopa. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as: fever, chills, mouth sores, a new or worsening cough, or trouble breathing.

Aliqopa side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Aliqopa (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • a new or worsening cough, chest pain, or trouble breathing;

  • severe skin redness, itching, or swelling;

  • easy bruising, unusual bleeding;

  • signs of infection - fever, chills, cold or flu symptoms, mouth sores, skin sores;

  • high blood sugar - increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, headache, blurred vision, fruity breath odor; or

  • increased blood pressure - severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out.

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