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Acalaside 100 mg Capsule

Brand Name:   Acalaside
Molecule:   Acalabrutinib
Strength:   100 mg
Quantity:   30 Capsules
Form:   Capsule
Packaging Type:   Bottle
Manufacturer/Marketed By:   Lucien Life Sciences
Country of Origin:   India

Description

Acalaside 100 mg Capsule contains Acalabrutinib, a targeted anticancer medicine used to treat certain blood cancers. It helps slow cancer cell growth and disease progression under specialist supervision.

Benefits

  • Targets malignant B-cell signaling pathways

  • Helps slow disease progression and tumor growth

  • May improve progression-free survival

  • Oral capsule allows convenient administration

  • Effective modern treatment option in hematologic oncology

Indications and Usage

Acalaside 100 mg Capsule is indicated for:

  • Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) in adults previously treated

  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

  • Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)

Treatment must be prescribed and supervised by an oncologist.

How it Works

Acalabrutinib selectively blocks Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK), an enzyme essential for cancerous B-cell survival and multiplication. By inhibiting BTK, the medicine disrupts cancer cell signaling, helping slow tumor growth and disease progression.

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual adult dose: 100 mg twice daily, or as prescribed

  • Swallow capsule whole with water

  • Take at the same times each day

  • Do not crush, open, or chew the capsule

  • Do not skip, double, or stop doses without medical advice

  • Requires regular blood tests and clinical evaluation

Use only under oncologist guidance.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

  • Headache

  • Fatigue

  • Diarrhea

  • Muscle or joint pain

  • Easy bruising

Serious side effects (seek urgent care):

  • Severe bleeding

  • Serious infections

  • Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)

  • Secondary cancers

  • Low blood cell counts

Warning and Precaution

  • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding

  • Use cautiously in patients with bleeding disorders, heart disease, or liver issues

  • Avoid live vaccines during treatment

  • Higher risk of infections — report fever immediately

  • Inform doctor about blood thinners and current medications

  • Seek urgent help if allergic or hypersensitivity symptoms occur

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