Acalabrutinib capsules are orally administered and it works as follows:- 

Acalabrutinib is a special medicine that blocks a part of cells called Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK). BTK is like a switch that helps certain types of cancer cells grow. Acalabrutinib stops BTK from working by forming a strong bond with it. This helps slow down the growth of cancer cells. It mostly affects the cancer cells and doesn’t bother other parts of your immune system.

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Primary uses are to treat Leukemia, Chronic lymphocytic lymphoma, Mantle cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin’s

Research studies are going on this drug to check if this medicine can be used to treat other type of cancer. 

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If you miss a dose of acalabrutinib, take it as soon as you can if it is within 3 hours of the missed dose. If it is more than 3 hours since your missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing times. Do NOT take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

If you vomit the dose of acalabrutinib, do not take a second dose. Skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing times. Call your healthcare team during office hours for advice as a medication to prevent nausea may be required for future doses.

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anemia, low immunity, high lymphocyte(a type of white blood cell) count, low white blood cell count, low platelet count, diarrhea, fatigue, liver enzyme rise, musculoskeletal pain, headache, bruising, hemorrhage/hematoma

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Tell your doctor if you are taking Itraconazole, Rifampin or any other drugs as you may need extra blood tests or your dose may need to be changed.

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Acalabrutinib may harm the baby if used during pregnancy. It is best to use birth control while being treated with acalabrutinib and for 1 week after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after your last dose.

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