ACABRUNAT 100MG CAPS

Product Description

• Active Ingredient: Acalabrutinib (100mg per capsule).
• Manufacturer: Natco Pharma Ltd..
• Mechanism of Action: Acalabrutinib works by blocking a specific abnormal protein (Bruton's tyrosine kinase) that signals cancer cells to grow and multiply. This action helps to slow down or stop the progression of the cancer.
• Uses: It is used in adults for the treatment of specific hematologic malignancies (cancers of the white blood cells), including:
  • Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), especially in patients who have received at least one prior treatment.
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
  • Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
• Dosage and Administration: The typical recommended dose is one 100mg capsule taken orally twice daily, with or without food. The capsules should be swallowed whole; they should not be crushed, chewed, or opened.
• Common Side Effects: Common side effects can include headache, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, anemia, and an increased risk of infections and bruising/bleeding.