Acalabrutinib (Calquence)

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General information

Class/mechanism: Irreversible inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK), which is an enzyme that participates in the B-cell receptor (BCR) signal cascade and cytokine receptor pathways. BCR signaling is believed to promote cell proliferation, adhesion, and survival in B-cell malignancies. Inhibition of BTK interferes with the processes above, as well as B-cell chemotaxis and trafficking. More specific to BTK than the first-generation drug ibrutinib.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Diseases for which it is established

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 2020-11-05: Initial authorization as Calquence as monotherapy or in combination with obinutuzumab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL).
  • 2020-11-05: Initial authorization as Calquence as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) who have received at least one prior therapy.

History of changes in Health Canada indication

  • 2019-08-23: Initial notice of compliance

History of changes in PMDA indication

Also known as

  • Code name: ACP-196
  • Brand name: Calquence

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