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How to Take Acalabrutinib and it's Dose


• Acalabrutinib comes as a capsule which should be taken by mouth either with or without food.
• Acalabrutinib capsules should be swallowed with sufficient quantity of water.
• Do not open or split or crush the contents of the capsule.
• Take acalabrutinib capsules around the same time every day and take the dose exactly as advised.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

• The recommended dose of acalabrutinib is 100mg which should be taken twice daily.
• Dose modifications are recommended if adverse reactions of grade 3 or more occur.
• The treatment with acalabrutinib can either be stopped until side effects resolve or it can be permanently discontinued depending on the seriousness of the reaction.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Acalabrutinib should not be used in in the following conditions-

• Allergy to acalabrutinib
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
infection
• Children below 18 years of age

Drug Name : Acalabrutinib

This medication is prescribed to treat a type of blood cancer called mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in adult patients who are already treated with one chemotherapy medication.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Acalabrutinib

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