Calquence

Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Mantle Cell Lymphoma + 1 more

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Calquence

What is Calquence

Acalabrutinib

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Acalabrutinib is a medication used to treat certain types of blood cancers, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, and Mantle Cell Lymphoma. It is a second-generation Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitor that was designed to be more potent and selective than other BTK inhibitors and hopefully cause fewer side effects. The FDA approved acalabrutinib in October 2017 and gave it Priority Review, Breakthrough Therapy, and Orphan Drug designations. Acalabrutinib is being studied in over 35 clinical trials in 40 countries

Calquence

is the brand name

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Calquence Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Calquence

Acalabrutinib

2017

2

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Acalabrutinib, otherwise called Calquence, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses like Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) and ≥ 1 prior therapy for Mantle cell lymphoma .

Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

≥ 1 prior therapy for Mantle cell lymphoma

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Effectiveness

How Calquence Affects Patients

Acalabrutinib is a medication that blocks the growth, movement, and sticking of B cells. It needs to be taken twice a day and can cause atrial fibrillation, other forms of cancer, low levels of blood cells, bleeding, and infection.

How Calquence works in the body

Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) is an aggressive type of cancer that affects the lymphocytes, or white blood cells, in the body. It is difficult to treat and often leads to relapse. Acalabrutinib is a drug designed to fight MCL by targeting a molecule called Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK). This molecule helps lymphocytes grow and multiply, so by blocking it, acalabrutinib can stop the cancerous cells from spreading. Acalabrutinib is more powerful and selective than other drugs used to treat MCL, and it has fewer

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended measure of Calquence is contingent upon the diagnosed state, for instance Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Mantle Cell Lymphoma. The dosage likewise changes in accordance to the administration technique (e.g. Oral or Capsule) stated in the table hereunder.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

, 100.0 mg

, Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

, 100.0 mg

, Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

, 100.0 mg

, Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule

Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell

, 100.0 mg

, Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Calquence.

Common Calquence Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Acalabrutinib.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Acalabrutinib.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Acalabrutinib.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Acalabrutinib.

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Acalabrutinib.

Calquence Toxicity & Overdose Risk

There is currently limited information available on the toxicity of acalabrutinib.

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Calquence Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Calquence?

338 active trials are being conducted to investigate the potential of Calquence in alleviating Mantle Cell Lymphoma, ≥ 1 prior therapy for Mantle cell lymphoma and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

73 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell

0 Actively Recruiting

Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

14 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

142 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Calquence Reviews: What are patients saying about Calquence?

5

Patient Review

5/30/2022

Calquence for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

The treatment has been very effective for me so far, though I have experienced some of the listed side effects. Headaches, nausea, and muscle cramps are all things I've dealt with since starting the medication. However, compared to cancer, these are relatively minor issues that I'm more than happy to deal with.

5

Patient Review

5/5/2020

Calquence for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

So far, this therapy is working well for me. I'm using it after imbruvica failed due to Afib. There are no real side effects except for a few headaches. White blood cells are normal. You do have to take it twice a day, which can be difficult to remember; thankfully, I use a pill box.
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Patient Q&A Section about calquence

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Calquence used for?

"CALQUENCE is a drug used to treat cancer in adults. It is prescribed for those who have received previous treatment for their cancer, or for those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma."

Answered by AI

What kind of drug is Calquence?

"Acalabrutinib is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Acalabrutinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors."

Answered by AI

Is Calquence considered chemotherapy?

"CALQUENCE can be used as a targeted alternative to traditional chemotherapy for patients with CLL/SLL who have already received another treatment. CALQUENCE is a kinase inhibitor that affects the growth of CLL/SLL cancer cells."

Answered by AI

How effective is Calquence?

"In the final analysis of ASCEND, an estimated 82% of patients with relapsed or refractory CLL treated with Calquence remained alive and free from disease progression at 18 months compared with only 48% of patients on rituximab combined with idelalisib or bendamustine."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Calquence

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Tafasitamab + Acalabrutinib + Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Duarte, CA

This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects and how well giving tafasitamab with acalabrutinib and venetoclax works for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small cell lymphoma (SLL). A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Tafasitamab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to CD19 antigen which is found on the surface of most B cells (a type of white blood cell) and some lymphoma cells. This may help the immune system kill cancer cells. Acalabrutinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It blocks a protein called BTK, which is present on B-cell (a type of white blood cells) cancers such as mantle cell lymphoma at abnormal levels. This may help keep cancer cells from growing and spreading. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Giving tafasitamab with acalabrutinib and venetoclax may be safe and effective for treating patients with CLL/SLL.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

City of Hope Medical Center (+1 Sites)

Benjamin M Heyman

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Nemtabrutinib + Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Columbus, OH

This phase II trial tests how well nemtabrutinib and venetoclax work in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Nemtabrutinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It blocks a protein called BTK, which is present on B-cells (a type of white blood cell) in cancers such as CLL or SLL at abnormal levels. This may help keep cancer cells from growing and spreading. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking BCL-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Giving nemtabrutinib in combination with venetoclax may kill more cancer cells in patients with CLL or SLL.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Jennifer A Woyach, MD

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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Discontinuing BTK Inhibitors for CLL

18+
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This Phase II hybrid decentralized multicenter study examines the outcomes of stopping Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) therapy in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have remained in remission for at least two years. The primary objective is to determine how long patients remain free from disease progression or death after discontinuing treatment, measured as event free survival. The study also evaluates whether stopping BTKi therapy leads to improvements in quality of life and reductions in treatment related side effects. Researchers will follow patients over time to assess if the cancer returns, whether resistance to therapy develops, and how patients feel during the treatment free period. In addition, the trial will investigate how discontinuing BTKi therapy affects immune function, including whether immune recovery occurs and infection risk decreases. Preliminary data indicate that patients may experience a treatment free interval exceeding two years after stopping therapy, with associated improvements in quality of life. By prospectively evaluating a time limited treatment strategy, this trial aims to determine whether durable disease control can be maintained off therapy while also assessing the resolution of BTKi related adverse events and changes in patient reported outcomes. Overall, the study seeks to determine whether patients can safely discontinue BTKi therapy and potentially restart treatment later if needed, thereby maintaining disease control while reducing the burden of continuous therapy.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Deborah Stephens, DO

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Pirtobrutinib for CLL

18 - 100
All Sexes
Bethesda, MD

Background: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) are blood cancers that affect certain white blood cells. Advanced forms of these diseases are difficult to treat. Pirtobrutinib is a drug approved to treat CLL and SLL after 2 previous treatments. Researchers want to know how this drug affects the immune system in those who have not yet started other treatments for CLL or SLL. Objective: To test pirtobrutinib as a first-line treatment for CLL or SLL. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with untreated CLL or SLL. Design: Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood tests. They will have imaging scans and tests of their heart function. They will have a lymph node biopsy: A large needle will be inserted into a lymph node to collect a small piece of tissue. Pirtobrutinib is a tablet taken by mouth. Participants will take 2 to 4 tablets daily in 4-week cycles. Participants will have clinic visits once every 4 weeks for the first 3 months. Then they will be seen once every 3 months. Imaging scans, lymph node biopsy, and other tests will be repeated at various study visits. A bone marrow biopsy (collection of soft tissue from inside a bone) may be done if there is no evidence of disease after 1 year of treatment with the study drug. Participants may opt to have cancer and immune cells collected from their blood. The cells will be used for research. Participants will have a clinic visit 1 month after their last dose of the study drug. Then they will have follow-up visits or phone calls every 6 to 12 months....

Phase < 1
Recruiting

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Laura S Samples, M.D.

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In-Home Treatment for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Jacksonville, FL

This phase II trial studies whether providing cancer treatment in the home is preferred over the traditional clinic setting and if it improves treatment satisfaction in cancer patients living in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas. Typically, drug-related cancer care is provided at a medical center which causes patients to have to spend considerable time away from their family, friends, and familiar surroundings. This may add to the physical, emotional, social, and financial burden for patients and their families during this difficult time in their lives. The Cancer Connected Access and Remote Expertise (CARE) Beyond Walls (CCBW) program uses a specialized care team trained to provide cancer treatment in the patient's home setting. It is designed to support remote connection between the home health team and providers and Mayo clinic. This may be preferred over the traditional clinic setting which may improve treatment satisfaction in cancer patients living in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Mayo Clinic in Florida

Roxana S. Dronca, MD

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Venetoclax + Obinutuzumab + Epcoritamab for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Duarte, CA

This phase II trial tests the effect of venetoclax and obinutuzumab followed by epcoritamab in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that have not previously received treatment. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Obinutuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Epcoritamab, a bispecific monoclonal antibody, binds to a protein called CD3, which is found on T cells (a type of white blood cell). It also binds to a protein called CD20, which is found on B cells (another type of white blood cell) and some lymphoma cells. This may help the immune system kill cancer cells. The combination of venetoclax and obinutuzumab is a standard treatment for CLL/SLL and has been found to be safe and effective. Adding epcoritamab to standard treatment with venetoclax and obinutuzumab may lead to deeper and longer-lasting responses in patients with untreated CLL/SLL.

Phase 2
Recruiting

City of Hope Medical Center (+6 Sites)

Alexey V Danilov

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