Note: Consider prophylaxis in patients who are at increased risk for opportunistic infections. Due to the potential bleeding risk, consider benefit-risk of interrupting acalabrutinib treatment for 3 to 7 days prior to and after surgery (depending on the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding). Calquence capsules have been discontinued in the United States >1 year.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma:
Single-agent therapy: Oral: 100 mg approximately every 12 hours; continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity (Ref).
Combination therapy with obinutuzumab (previously untreated patients): Oral: 100 mg approximately every 12 hours; continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity; begin acalabrutinib at cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days); obinutuzumab is administered for 6 cycles beginning at cycle 2 (Ref).
Mantle cell lymphoma, previously treated: Oral: 100 mg approximately every 12 hours; continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity (Ref).
Waldenström macroglobulinemia (off-label use): Oral: 100 mg twice daily; continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity (Ref).
Missed doses: If a dose is missed by >3 hours, omit that dose and administer the next dose at the regularly scheduled time; do not administer extra doses to make up for a missed dose.
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
Note: Kidney function estimated using the MDRD (modification of diet in renal disease) equation.
eGFR ≥30 to <89 mL/minute/1.73 m2: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; however, there are no clinically significant differences in acalabrutinib (or the active metabolite) pharmacokinetics.
eGFR <30 mL/minute/1.73 m2: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling (effect on pharmacokinetics is unknown).
eGFR <30 mL/minute/1.73 m2 requiring dialysis: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling (effect on pharmacokinetics is unknown).
Mild to moderate impairment (Child-Pugh classes A and B): No dosage adjustment necessary.
Severe impairment (Child-Pugh class C): Avoid the use of acalabrutinib.
Adverse reaction |
Occurrence |
Acalabrutinibb dosage modification |
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a Obinutuzumab may also require dosage modification (refer to Obinutuzumab monograph). | ||
b Acalabrutinib usual initial dose is 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. | ||
Hematologic toxicities: Grade 3 thrombocytopenia with bleeding, grade 4 thrombocytopenia, or grade 4 neutropenia lasting >7 days |
First and second occurrence |
Interrupt acalabrutinib treatment; after toxicity has resolved to grade 1 or baseline, may resume at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. |
Third occurrence |
Interrupt acalabrutinib treatment; after toxicity has resolved to grade 1 or baseline, may resume with the dose reduced to 100 mg once daily. | |
Fourth occurrence |
Discontinue acalabrutinib. | |
Grade 3 or higher nonhematologic toxicities |
First and second occurrence |
Interrupt acalabrutinib treatment; after toxicity has resolved to grade 1 or baseline, may resume at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. |
Third occurrence |
Interrupt acalabrutinib treatment; after toxicity has resolved to grade 1 or baseline, may resume with the dose reduced to 100 mg once daily. | |
Fourth occurrence |
Discontinue acalabrutinib. | |
Arrhythmia |
Any |
Manage as appropriate. |
Infection |
Any |
Manage promptly. |
Refer to adult dosing.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. Adverse reactions reported in adults.
>10%:
Dermatologic: Skin rash (9% to 25%)
Endocrine & metabolic: Increased uric acid (15% to 22%)
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain (15%), constipation (15%), diarrhea (18% to 35%; grade ≥3: ≤3%), nausea (19% to 22%; grade ≥3: <1%), vomiting (13%; grade ≥3: 2%)
Genitourinary: Urinary tract infection (15%)
Hematologic & oncologic: Anemia (47% to 53%; grade ≥3: 10% to 15%), bruise (10% to 21%), hemorrhage (8% to 20%; grade ≥3: ≤2%; major hemorrhage: ≤3%), lymphocytosis (16% to 26%; grades ≥3: 15% to 19%), neutropenia (23% to 48%; grade ≥3: 13% to 23%), second primary malignant neoplasm (12%), thrombocytopenia (32% to 33%; grade ≥3 : 3% to 6%)
Hepatic: Increased serum alanine aminotransferase (15% to 20%), increased serum aspartate aminotransferase (13% to 17%), increased serum bilirubin (13% to 15%)
Infection: Infection (56% to 65%; serious infection [including bacterial, fungal, or viral infection: ≤19%])
Nervous system: Dizziness (12%), fatigue (15% to 28%), headache (22% to 39%)
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthralgia (8% to 16%), musculoskeletal pain (15% to 32%), myalgia (21%)
Respiratory: Lower respiratory tract infection (18% to 23%), upper respiratory tract infection (29% to 35%)
1% to 10%:
Cardiovascular: Atrial fibrillation (≤5%), atrial flutter (≤5%), hypertension (3%)
Hematologic & oncologic: Lymphocytopenia (grades 3/4: ≤7%), skin carcinoma (6%)
Infection: Herpes virus infection (5%), neutropenic infection (≤2%)
Renal: Increased serum creatinine (1% to 5%)
Respiratory: Epistaxis (6%)
Frequency not defined:
Infection: Cytomegalovirus disease, opportunistic infection, reactivation of HBV, reactivation of latent Epstein-Barr virus
Nervous system: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Respiratory: Pneumonia, pneumonia due to Pneumocystis jirovecii
There are no contraindications listed in the manufacturer's US labeling.
Canadian labeling: Hypersensitivity to acalabrutinib or any component of the formulation.
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Bone marrow suppression: Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias including neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and lymphopenia have occurred in patients with hematologic malignancies treated with acalabrutinib.
• Cardiovascular adverse effects: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (any grade) occurred in a small percentage of patients with hematologic malignancies treated with acalabrutinib; grade 3 events were reported. The risk may be increased in patients with cardiac risk factors, hypertension, prior arrhythmia, and acute infection.
• Hemorrhage: Serious hemorrhagic events (some fatal) have been reported in patients with hematologic malignancies who received acalabrutinib. Major hemorrhages (serious or ≥ grade 3 bleeding or any CNS bleeding) have been reported in a small percentage of patients. Bleeding events of any grade (excluding bruising and petechiae) occurred in almost one-fourth of patients. Acalabrutinib may further increase the risk of hemorrhage in patients receiving antithrombotic agents (assess risks versus benefits of concomitant therapy). Depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding, consider the benefit-risk of withholding acalabrutinib treatment for 3 to 7 days before and after surgery.
• Infection: Serious and fatal infections (including opportunistic infections) have occurred in patients with hematologic malignancies treated with acalabrutinib. Serious or ≥ grade 3 infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal) occurred in about one-fifth of these patients, most often due to respiratory infections. Infections usually occurred in the absence of grade 3 or 4 neutropenia (neutropenic infection occurred in a small percentage of patients). Opportunistic infections have included (although were not limited to) hepatitis B virus reactivation, fungal pneumonia, pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, Epstein-Barr virus reactivation, cytomegalovirus, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
• Secondary malignancies: Second primary malignancies, including skin cancers and other solid tumors, have occurred in patients treated with acalabrutinib; the most frequent second primary malignancy was skin cancer (protection from sun exposure is recommended).
Special populations:
• Older adults: Patients ≥65 years of age experienced a higher incidence of serious or ≥ grade 3 adverse reactions.
Calquence capsules have been discontinued in the United States for >1 year.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Capsule, Oral:
Calquence: 100 mg [DSC] [contains fd&c blue #2 (indigotine,indigo carmine)]
Tablet, Oral, as maleate:
Calquence: 100 mg
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Capsule, Oral:
Calquence: 100 mg [contains corn starch, fd&c blue #2 (indigotine,indigo carmine)]
Tablet, Oral, as maleate:
Calquence: 100 mg
Available through specialty pharmacy distributors. Information regarding distribution is available from the manufacturer at www.calquence.com.
Oral: Administer doses ~12 hours apart. May administer with or without food. Swallow whole with water. Do not chew, crush, dissolve, or cut tablets; do not open, break, or chew capsules.
When administered on the same day as obinutuzumab (in previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma), administer acalabrutinib prior to obinutuzumab.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma: Treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma in adults.
Mantle cell lymphoma, previously treated: Treatment of mantle cell lymphoma in adults who have received at least 1 prior therapy.
Waldenström macroglobulinemia
Acalabrutinib may be confused with abemaciclib, afatinib, alectinib, alpelisib, avapritinib, axitinib, ibrutinib, zanubrutinib
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) includes this medication among its list of drug classes (chemotherapeutic agent, parenteral and oral) which have a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error (High-Alert Medications in Acute Care, Community/Ambulatory Care, and Long-Term Care Settings).
Substrate of BCRP/ABCG2, CYP3A4 (major), P-glycoprotein/ABCB1 (minor); Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives: May enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Abrocitinib: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk X: Avoid combination
Agents with Antiplatelet Properties (e.g., P2Y12 inhibitors, NSAIDs, SSRIs, etc.): Acalabrutinib may enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with Antiplatelet Properties. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Antacids: May decrease the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Management: Separate administration of acalabrutinib capsules from the administration of any antacid by at least 2 hours in order to minimize the potential for a significant interaction. Acalabrutinib tablets are not expected to interact with antacids. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Anticoagulants: Acalabrutinib may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Anticoagulants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Antithymocyte Globulin (Equine): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Antithymocyte Globulin (Equine). Specifically, these effects may be unmasked if the dose of immunosuppressive therapy is reduced. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Antithymocyte Globulin (Equine). Specifically, infections may occur with greater severity and/or atypical presentations. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Antithyroid Agents: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the neutropenic effect of Antithyroid Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Baricitinib: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Baricitinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
BCG Products: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of BCG Products. Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of BCG Products. Risk X: Avoid combination
Brincidofovir: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Brincidofovir. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Brivudine: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk X: Avoid combination
Chikungunya Vaccine (Live): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Chikungunya Vaccine (Live). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Chikungunya Vaccine (Live). Risk X: Avoid combination
Chloramphenicol (Ophthalmic): May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Chloramphenicol (Systemic): Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Chloramphenicol (Systemic). Risk X: Avoid combination
Cladribine: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Cladribine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Clofazimine: May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy
CloZAPine: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of CloZAPine. Specifically, the risk for neutropenia may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Coccidioides immitis Skin Test: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the diagnostic effect of Coccidioides immitis Skin Test. Management: Consider discontinuing these oncologic agents several weeks prior to coccidioides immitis skin antigen testing to increase the likelihood of accurate diagnostic results. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
COVID-19 Vaccine (Adenovirus Vector): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (Adenovirus Vector). Management: Administer a 2nd dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (at least 4 weeks after the primary vaccine dose) and a bivalent booster dose (at least 2 months after the additional mRNA dose or any other boosters). Risk D: Consider therapy modification
COVID-19 Vaccine (Inactivated Virus): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (Inactivated Virus). Risk C: Monitor therapy
COVID-19 Vaccine (mRNA): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (mRNA). Management: Give a 3-dose primary series for all patients aged 6 months and older taking immunosuppressive medications or therapies. Booster doses are recommended for certain age groups. See CDC guidance for details. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
COVID-19 Vaccine (Subunit): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (Subunit). Risk C: Monitor therapy
COVID-19 Vaccine (Virus-like Particles): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of COVID-19 Vaccine (Virus-like Particles). Risk C: Monitor therapy
CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate): May decrease the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
CYP3A4 Inducers (Strong): May decrease the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Management: Avoid co-administration of strong CYP3A inducers in patients taking acalabrutinib. If strong CYP3A inducers cannot be avoided, increase the dose of acalabrutinib to 200 mg twice daily. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate): May increase the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Management: Reduce acalabrutinib dose to 100 mg once daily with concurrent use of a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Monitor patient closely for both acalabrutinib response and evidence of adverse effects with any concurrent use. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Strong): May increase the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Deferiprone: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the neutropenic effect of Deferiprone. Management: Avoid the concomitant use of deferiprone and myelosuppressive agents whenever possible. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor the absolute neutrophil count more closely. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine (Live): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine (Live). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine (Live). Risk X: Avoid combination
Denosumab: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Management: Consider the risk of serious infections versus the potential benefits of coadministration of denosumab and immunosuppressants. If combined, monitor patients for signs/symptoms of serious infections. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Deucravacitinib: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk X: Avoid combination
Etrasimod: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk X: Avoid combination
Fexinidazole: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Fexinidazole. Risk X: Avoid combination
Filgotinib: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk X: Avoid combination
Fusidic Acid (Systemic): May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Management: Consider avoiding this combination if possible. If required, monitor patients closely for increased adverse effects of the CYP3A4 substrate. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists: May decrease the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. Management: Give acalabrutinib capsules 2 hours before a histamine H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA). No action is required if acalabrutinib tablets are coadministered with H2RAs. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Inebilizumab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Inebilizumab. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Influenza Virus Vaccines: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Influenza Virus Vaccines. Management: Administer influenza vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to initiating immunosuppressants if possible. If vaccination occurs less than 2 weeks prior to or during therapy, revaccinate at least 3 months after therapy discontinued if immune competence restored. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Inhibitors of the Proton Pump (PPIs and PCABs): May decrease the serum concentration of Acalabrutinib. This interaction is only applicable to acalabrutinib capsules. Risk X: Avoid combination
Leflunomide: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Leflunomide. Management: Increase the frequency of chronic monitoring of platelet, white blood cell count, and hemoglobin or hematocrit to monthly, instead of every 6 to 8 weeks, if leflunomide is coadministered with immunosuppressive agents. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Linezolid: May enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mumps- Rubella- or Varicella-Containing Live Vaccines: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Mumps- Rubella- or Varicella-Containing Live Vaccines. Risk X: Avoid combination
Nadofaragene Firadenovec: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Nadofaragene Firadenovec. Specifically, the risk of disseminated adenovirus infection may be increased. Risk X: Avoid combination
Natalizumab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Natalizumab. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ocrelizumab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Ocrelizumab. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Ofatumumab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Ofatumumab. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Olaparib: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Olaparib. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pidotimod: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Pidotimod. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Pimecrolimus: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk X: Avoid combination
Pneumococcal Vaccines: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Pneumococcal Vaccines. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Poliovirus Vaccine (Live/Trivalent/Oral): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Poliovirus Vaccine (Live/Trivalent/Oral). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Poliovirus Vaccine (Live/Trivalent/Oral). Risk X: Avoid combination
Polymethylmethacrylate: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the potential for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to Polymethylmethacrylate. Management: Use caution when considering use of bovine collagen-containing implants such as the polymethylmethacrylate-based Bellafill brand implant in patients who are receiving immunosuppressants. Consider use of additional skin tests prior to administration. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Promazine: May enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Myelosuppressive Agents. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Rabies Vaccine: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Rabies Vaccine. Management: Complete rabies vaccination at least 2 weeks before initiation of immunosuppressant therapy if possible. If combined, check for rabies antibody titers, and if vaccination is for post exposure prophylaxis, administer a 5th dose of the vaccine. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ritlecitinib: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Ritlecitinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the myelosuppressive effect of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b. Management: Avoid coadministration of ropeginterferon alfa-2b and other myelosuppressive agents. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor patients for excessive myelosuppressive effects. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Ruxolitinib (Topical): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Ruxolitinib (Topical). Risk X: Avoid combination
Sipuleucel-T: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Sipuleucel-T. Management: Consider reducing the dose or discontinuing the use of immunosuppressants prior to initiating sipuleucel-T therapy. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Sphingosine 1-Phosphate (S1P) Receptor Modulator: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Tacrolimus (Topical): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Tacrolimus (Topical). Risk X: Avoid combination
Talimogene Laherparepvec: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Talimogene Laherparepvec. Specifically, the risk of infection from the live, attenuated herpes simplex virus contained in talimogene laherparepvec may be increased. Risk X: Avoid combination
Tertomotide: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Tertomotide. Risk X: Avoid combination
Tofacitinib: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Tofacitinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Typhoid Vaccine: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Typhoid Vaccine. Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Typhoid Vaccine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Ublituximab: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Ublituximab. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Upadacitinib: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Upadacitinib. Risk X: Avoid combination
Vaccines (Live): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Vaccines (Live). Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Vaccines (Live). Risk X: Avoid combination
Vaccines (Non-Live/Inactivated/Non-Replicating): Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Vaccines (Non-Live/Inactivated/Non-Replicating). Management: Give non-live/inactivated/non-replicating vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of immunosuppressants when possible. Patients vaccinated less than 14 days before or during therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 after therapy is complete. Risk D: Consider therapy modification
Yellow Fever Vaccine: Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Yellow Fever Vaccine. Specifically, the risk of vaccine-associated infection may be increased. Immunosuppressants (Miscellaneous Oncologic Agents) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Yellow Fever Vaccine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Administration with a high-fat, high-calorie meal (~918 calories; 59 g carbohydrate; 59 g fat; 39 g protein) results in Cmax decreased by 54% (tablets) or 73% (capsules) and Tmax delayed 1 to 2 hours.
Evaluate pregnancy status prior to use in patients who could become pregnant. Patients who could become pregnant should use effective contraception during therapy and for 1 week after the last acalabrutinib dose.
Based on data from animal reproduction studies, in utero exposure to acalabrutinib may cause fetal harm.
It is not known if acalabrutinib is present in breast milk.
Due to the potential for adverse events in the breastfed infant, breastfeeding is not recommended by the manufacturer during therapy or for 2 weeks after the final acalabrutinib dose.
CBC regularly during treatment (was monitored monthly in studies). Evaluate pregnancy status prior to use in patients who could become pregnant. Monitor for signs/symptoms of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (eg, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, dyspnea); monitor for signs/symptoms of bleeding (in patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies), infection, and/or secondary malignancies. Monitor adherence.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology hepatitis B screening and management provisional clinical opinion (ASCO [Hwang 2020]) recommends hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening with hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B core antibody, total Ig or IgG, and antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen prior to beginning (or at the beginning of) systemic anticancer therapy; do not delay treatment for screening/results. Detection of chronic or past HBV infection requires a risk assessment to determine antiviral prophylaxis requirements, monitoring, and follow-up.
Cardiovascular monitoring: Comprehensive assessment prior to treatment including a history and physical examination, screening for cardiovascular disease risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and smoking (ASCO [Armenian 2017]). Assess BP at baseline and each clinical visit (as well as weekly home monitoring for initial 3 months), obtain ECG at each clinical visit, obtain a baseline echocardiography (transthoracic preferred) in high-risk patients; echocardiography is also recommended in all patients who develop atrial fibrillation (ESC [Lyon 2022]).
Acalabrutinib is a selective and irreversible second-generation Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor (Byrd 2016). Acalabrutinib and the active metabolite (ACP-5862) form a bond (covalent) with a cysteine residue in the active BTK site to inhibit BTK enzyme activity. BTK is an integral component of the B-cell receptor (BCR) and cytokine receptor pathways. BTK signals activation of the pathways necessary for B-cell proliferation, trafficking, chemotaxis and adhesion. BTK inhibition results in decreased malignant B-cell proliferation and tumor growth.
Distribution: Vdss: Acalabrutinib: ~101 L; ACP-5862: ~67 L.
Protein binding: Acalabrutinib: 97.5%; ACP-5862: 98.6%; to human plasma protein.
Metabolism: Hepatic, primarily via CYP3A enzymes, and to a lesser degree by glutathione conjugation and amide hydrolysis; major (active) metabolite: ACP-5862 (geometric mean exposure 2- to 3-fold higher than acalabrutinib, but Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibition by ACP-5862 is ~50% less potent than that of acalabrutinib).
Bioavailability: 25%; administration with a high-fat, high-calorie meal results in Cmax decreased by 73% and Tmax delayed 1 to 2 hours.
Half-life elimination: Tablets: Acalabrutinib: 1.4 hours; ACP-5862 (active metabolite): 6.4 hours; Capsules: Acalabrutinib: 1 hour; ACP-5862: 3.5 hours.
Time to peak: Tablets: Acalabrutinib: 0.5 hours; ACP-5862: 0.75 hours; Capsules: Acalabrutinib: 0.9 hours; ACP-5862: 1.6 hours.
Excretion: Feces (84%; <2% as unchanged drug); Urine (12%; <2% as unchanged drug).
Clearance: Acalabrutinib: 71 L/hour; ACP-5862 13 L/hour.
Hepatic function impairment: Acalabrutinib exposure (AUC) was increased 1.9-fold in subjects with mild impairment (Child-Pugh class A), 1.5-fold in subjects with moderate impairment (Child-Pugh class B), and 5.3-fold in subjects with severe impairment (Child-Pugh class C), compared to subjects with normal hepatic function.
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