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CALQUENCE

acalabrutinib · Tablet, Film Coated

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Overview

Brand name
CALQUENCE
Generic name
acalabrutinib
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
2
Packages
3
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Acalabrutinib 100 mg/1 2607734 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
5

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 89 members
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 6 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
216387
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
August 3, 2022
Sponsor
ASTRAZENECA
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
5
Products approved under application 216387.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
216387-001 CALQUENCE TABLET ACALABRUTINIB MALEATE Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
7459554 November 24, 2026 001 Yes September 1, 2022
9758524 July 11, 2032 001 No U-4108 September 1, 2022
10239883 July 11, 2032 001 No U-2666 September 1, 2022
10239883 July 11, 2032 001 No U-2668 September 1, 2022
9758524 July 11, 2032 001 No U-2145 September 1, 2022
9290504 July 11, 2032 001 Yes September 1, 2022
10272083 January 21, 2035 001 No U-4109 September 1, 2022
10272083 January 21, 2035 001 No U-2519 September 1, 2022
10272083 January 21, 2035 001 No U-2682 September 1, 2022
10272083 January 21, 2035 001 No U-2683 September 1, 2022
10272083 January 21, 2035 001 No U-2684 September 1, 2022
10272083 January 21, 2035 001 No U-2685 September 1, 2022
10272083 January 21, 2035 001 No U-2686 September 1, 2022
10272083 January 21, 2035 001 No U-2687 September 1, 2022
11771696 January 21, 2035 001 No U-3710 October 30, 2023
11166951 August 11, 2035 001 No U-4426 March 18, 2026
11166951 August 11, 2035 001 No U-4427 March 18, 2026
11166951 August 11, 2035 001 No U-4428 March 18, 2026
11166951 August 11, 2035 001 No U-4429 March 18, 2026
11166951 August 11, 2035 001 No U-4430 March 18, 2026
11166951 August 11, 2035 001 No U-4431 March 18, 2026
11059829 July 1, 2036 001 Yes U-4108 September 1, 2022
11059829 July 1, 2036 001 Yes U-2145 September 1, 2022
11059829 July 1, 2036 001 Yes U-2671 September 1, 2022
11059829 July 1, 2036 001 Yes U-2670 September 1, 2022
11059829 July 1, 2036 001 Yes U-2669 September 1, 2022
11059829 July 1, 2036 001 Yes U-2668 September 1, 2022
11059829 July 1, 2036 001 Yes U-2667 September 1, 2022
11059829 July 1, 2036 001 Yes U-2666 September 1, 2022
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
I-960 January 16, 2028 001
D-200 February 19, 2029 001

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 216387.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 6 Efficacy Approved February 19, 2026 Standard
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved January 16, 2025 Priority
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved June 5, 2024 901 Required
Original application 2 Type 3 - New Dosage Form Approved August 3, 2022 Standard
Original application 1 Type 3 - New Dosage Form Approved August 3, 2022 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · February 24, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · February 23, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · January 17, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · January 17, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · July 2, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · June 6, 2024
  • 0 · Original application · May 19, 2023
  • 0 · Original application · May 19, 2023
  • 0 · Original application · August 5, 2022
  • 0 · Original application · August 5, 2022
  • 0 · Original application · August 5, 2022

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260219). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260219

Recent Major Changes

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Dosage and Administration, Recommended Dosage (2.1) 2/2026 Dosage and Administration, Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions (2.3) 2/2026 Warnings and Precautions, Serious and Opportunistic Infections (5.1) 2/2026

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CALQUENCE is a kinase inhibitor indicated: • In combination with bendamustine and rituximab for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who are ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). (1.1 ) • For the treatment of adult patients with MCL who have received at least one prior therapy. ( 1.2 ) • For the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma CALQUENCE in combination with bendamustine and rituximab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who are ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). 1.2 Previously Treated Mantle Cell Lymphoma CALQUENCE is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with MCL who have received at least one prior therapy. 1.3 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma CALQUENCE is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Recommended dose is 100 mg orally approximately every 12 hours; swallow whole with water and with or without food. ( 2.1 ) • Advise patients not to chew, crush, dissolve, or cut tablets. ( 2.1 ) • Manage toxicities using treatment interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation. ( 2.3 ) • Avoid CALQUENCE in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 8.6 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage CALQUENCE Administration Instructions Advise patients to swallow tablet whole with water. Advise patients not to chew, crush, dissolve, or cut the tablets. CALQUENCE may be taken with or without food. If a dose of CALQUENCE is missed by more than 3 hours, it should be skipped, and the next dose should be taken at its regularly scheduled time. Extra tablets of CALQUENCE should not be taken to make up for a missed dose. CALQUENCE as Monotherapy For patients with MCL, CLL or SLL, the recommended dosage of CALQUENCE is 100 mg taken orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. CALQUENCE in Combination with Bendamustine and Rituximab For patients with previously untreated MCL, the recommended dosage of CALQUENCE is 100 mg taken orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Start CALQUENCE on Day 1 of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days) and administer until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Administer bendamustine 90 mg/m 2 on Days 1 and 2 and rituximab 375 mg/m 2 on Day 1 of Cycle 1 and continue for a total of 6 cycles. Patients achieving a response (PR or CR) after the first 6 cycles may receive maintenance rituximab on Day 1 of every other cycle for a maximum of 12 additional doses, starting on Cycle 8 up to Cycle 30 [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . CALQUENCE in Combination with Obinutuzumab For patients with previously untreated CLL or SLL, the recommended dosage of CALQUENCE is 100 mg taken orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Start CALQUENCE at Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days). Start obinutuzumab at Cycle 2 for a total of 6 cycles and refer to the obinutuzumab prescribing information for recommended dosing. Administer CALQUENCE prior to obinutuzumab when given on the same day. CALQUENCE in Combination with Venetoclax For patients with previously untreated CLL or SLL, the recommended dosage of CALQUENCE is 100 mg taken orally approximately every 12 hours until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or completion of 14 cycles of treatment. Start CALQUENCE at Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days). Start venetoclax at Cycle 3 for total of 12 cycles. Start venetoclax at 20 mg daily for first week of treatment and increase weekly as per dosing schedule for 5-week ramp up (up to 400 mg daily) as described in the venetoclax USPI. Refer to the venetoclax USPI for additional details. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Drug Interactions Dosage Modifications for Use with CYP3A Inhibitors or Inducers These are described in Table 1 [see Drug Interactions (7) ]. Table 1: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Use with CYP3A Inhibitors or Inducers CYP3A Co-administered Drug Recommended CALQUENCE use Inhibition Strong CYP3A inhibitor Avoid co-administration. If these inhibitors will be used short-term (such as anti‐infectives for up to seven days), interrupt CALQUENCE. After discontinuation of strong CYP3A inhibitor for at least 24 hours, resume previous dosage of CALQUENCE. Moderate CYP3A inhibitor Reduce the CALQUENCE 100 mg every 12 hours dosage to 100 mg once daily. Induction Strong CYP3A inducer Avoid co-administration. If co-administration is unavoidable, increase CALQUENCE dosage to 200 mg approximately every 12 hours. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Recommended dosage modifications are provided in Table 2, 3 and 4. Table 2: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions in Patients Receiving CALQUENCE Monotherapy and CALQUENCE in Combination with Obinutuzumab Event Adverse Reaction …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets:100 mg acalabrutinib, orange, oval, film-coated, biconvex, debossed with ‘ACA 100’ on one side and plain on the other. Tablets: 100 mg. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious and Opportunistic Infections: Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection and treat promptly. ( 5.1 ) • Hemorrhage: Monitor for bleeding and manage appropriately. ( 5.2 ) • Cytopenias: Monitor complete blood counts regularly. ( 5.3 ) • Second Primary Malignancies: Other malignancies have occurred, including skin cancers and other solid tumors. Advise patients to use sun protection. ( 5.4 ) • Cardiac Arrhythmias: Monitor for symptoms of arrhythmias and manage. ( 5.5 ) • Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug Induced Liver Injury: Monitor hepatic function throughout treatment. ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Serious and Opportunistic Infections Fatal and serious infections, including opportunistic infections, have occurred in patients with hematologic malignancies treated with CALQUENCE. Serious or Grade 3 or higher infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal) occurred in 29% of 2,055 patients exposed to CALQUENCE in clinical trials, most often due to respiratory tract infections (18% of all patients, including pneumonia in 14%) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . These infections predominantly occurred in the absence of Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, with neutropenic infection reported in 8% of all patients. Opportunistic infections in recipients of CALQUENCE have included, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus reactivation, fungal pneumonia, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, Epstein-Barr virus reactivation, cytomegalovirus, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Consider prophylaxis in patients who are at increased risk for opportunistic infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and treat promptly. In an additional cohort of patients receiving CALQUENCE in combination with venetoclax with obinutuzumab (AVO) (an unapproved regimen for previously untreated CLL/SLL in AMPLIFY), serious or Grade 3 or higher infections occurred in 25% receiving AVO compared to 14% in patients receiving AV. Fatal infections occurred in 6% receiving AVO compared to 3.1% of patients receiving AV, most commonly due to COVID-19. The safety and effectiveness of AVO has not been established in patients with previously untreated CLL/SLL [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ]. 5.2 Hemorrhage Fatal and serious hemorrhagic events have occurred in patients treated with CALQUENCE. Major hemorrhage (serious or Grade 3 or higher bleeding or any central nervous system bleeding) occurred in 4.7% of patients, with fatal hemorrhage occurring in 0.1% of 2,055 patients exposed to CALQUENCE in clinical trials. Bleeding events of any grade, excluding bruising and petechiae, occurred in 39% of patients [ see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Use of antithrombotic agents concomitantly with CALQUENCE may further increase the risk of hemorrhage. In clinical trials, major hemorrhage occurred in 5% of patients taking CALQUENCE without antithrombotic agents and 3.2% of patients taking CALQUENCE with antithrombotic agents. Consider the risks and benefits of antithrombotic agents when co-administered with CALQUENCE. Monitor patients for signs of bleeding. Consider the benefit-risk of withholding CALQUENCE for 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding. 5.3 Cytopenias CALQUENCE can cause Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias. Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias included absolute neutrophil count decreased (28%), absolute lymphocyte count decreased (10%), hemoglobin decreased (9%), and platelets decreased (9%) in 1,758 patients treated with CALQUENCE alone and in combination with obinutuzumab or venetoclax; Grade 4 neutropenia developed in 14% [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Monitor complete blood counts regularly during treatment. Interrupt treatment, reduce the dose, or discontinue treatment as warranted [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . 5.4 Second Primary Malignancies Second primary malignancies, including skin cancers and other solid tumors, occurred in 16% of 2,055 patients exposed to CALQUENCE in clinical trials [see A …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Serious and Opportunistic Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Cytopenias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Second Primary Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Cardiac Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Hepatotoxicity, including DILI [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥ 30%), excluding laboratory abnormalities, are upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, headache, and musculoskeletal pain. The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) are absolute neutrophil count decreased, uric acid increased, absolute lymphocyte count decreased, and platelets decreased. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data in the Warnings and Precautions reflect exposure to CALQUENCE 100 mg approximately every 12 hours in 2,055 patients with hematologic malignancies. Treatment includes CALQUENCE monotherapy in 1258 patients in 9 trials, and CALQUENCE combinations in 797 patients in 4 trials. Among these recipients of CALQUENCE, 89% were exposed for at least 6 months and 82% were exposed for at least one year. In this pooled safety population, adverse reactions in ≥ 30% of 2,055 patients, excluding laboratory abnormalities, were upper respiratory tract infection (37%), diarrhea (36%), headache (35%), and musculoskeletal pain (32%). The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) were absolute neutrophil count decreased (32%), uric acid increased (27%), absolute lymphocyte count decreased (21%) and platelets decreased (10%). Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma The safety data described below reflect exposure to CALQUENCE (100 mg approximately every 12 hours, with or without BR) in patients with MCL [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . ECHO The safety of CALQUENCE in combination with bendamustine and rituximab (CALQUENCE plus BR) was evaluated in 297 patients with previously untreated MCL in ECHO [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The trial enrolled patients with previously untreated MCL, ≥ 65 years of age with no intention for transplant, total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN, AST or ALT ≤ 2.5 × ULN, and estimated creatinine clearance of > 50 mL/min. Patients received 6 cycles (as 28-day cycles) of CALQUENCE 100 mg orally twice daily (n = 297) or placebo (n = 297) in combination with bendamustine and rituximab. Patients then received CALQUENCE 100 mg orally twice daily or placebo continuously until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity, with 12 additional dosages of rituximab every other cycle up to Cycle 30. The median duration of treatment with CALQUENCE was 28.6 months. A total of 171 (57.6%) patients were treated with CALQUENCE for ˃ 24 months and 122 (41.1%) patients were treated for ˃ 36 months. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 69% of patients who received CALQUENCE plus BR. Serious adverse reactions reported in ≥ 2% of patients were pneumonia (23%; includes COVID-19 pneumonia), COVID-19 (20%; includes COVID-19 pneumonia), pyrexia (6%), second primary malignancy (7%), rash (3.4%), febrile neutropenia (3.4%), atrial fibrillation (3%), sepsis (2.7%), and anemia (2.4%). Fatal adverse reactions that occurred within 30 days of the last study treatment were reported in 12% who received CALQUENCE plus BR including COVID-19 (6%; includes COVID-19 pneumonia), pneumonia (1%), sepsis (0.3%), second primary malignancy (0.7%), and pneumonitis (0.3%). Adve …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Strong CYP3A Inhibitors : Avoid co-administration with CALQUENCE. ( 2.2 , 7 ) • Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors : Reduce the dosage of CALQUENCE. ( 2.2 , 7 ) • Strong CYP3A Inducers : Avoid co-administration with CALQUENCE. If co-administration is unavoidable, increase the dosage of CALQUENCE. ( 2.2 , 7 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on CALQUENCE Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Effect Co-administration of CALQUENCE with a strong CYP3A inhibitor increased acalabrutinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Increased acalabrutinib concentrations may result in increased toxicity. Prevention or Management Avoid co-administration of CALQUENCE with strong CYP3A inhibitors. Alternatively, if the inhibitor will be used short-term, interrupt CALQUENCE [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Clinical Effect Co-administration of CALQUENCE with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor may increase acalabrutinib plasma concentration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Increased acalabrutinib concentrations may result in increased toxicity. Prevention or Management Reduce the dosage of CALQUENCE when co-administered with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Strong CYP3A Inducers Clinical Effect Co-administration of CALQUENCE with a strong CYP3A inducer decreased acalabrutinib plasma concentration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Decreased acalabrutinib concentrations may reduce CALQUENCE activity. Prevention or Management Avoid co-administration of CALQUENCE with strong CYP3A inducers. If co-administration is unavoidable, increase the dosage of CALQUENCE [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ].

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: May cause fetal harm and dystocia. ( 8.1 ) • Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) • Severe Hepatic Impairment: Avoid use of CALQUENCE. ( 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animals, CALQUENCE may cause fetal harm and dystocia when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, administration of acalabrutinib to animals during organogenesis resulted in dystocia in rats and reduced fetal growth in rabbits at maternal exposures (AUC) 2 times exposures in patients at the recommended dose of 100 mg approximately every 12 hours ( see Data ) . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In a combined fertility and embryo-fetal development study in female rats, acalabrutinib was administered orally at doses up to 200 mg/kg/day starting 14 days prior to mating through gestational day [GD] 17. No effects on embryo-fetal development and survival were observed. The AUC at 200 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats was approximately 9 times the AUC in patients at the recommended dose of 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. The presence of acalabrutinib and its active metabolite were confirmed in fetal rat plasma. In an embryo-fetal development study in rabbits, pregnant animals were administered acalabrutinib orally at doses up to 200 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis (from GD 6-18). Administration of acalabrutinib at doses ≥ 100 mg/kg/day produced maternal toxicity and 100 mg/kg/day resulted in decreased fetal body weights and delayed skeletal ossification. The AUC at 100 mg/kg/day in pregnant rabbits was approximately 2 times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. In a pre- and postnatal development study in rats, acalabrutinib was administered orally to pregnant animals during organogenesis, parturition and lactation, at doses of 50, 100, and 150 mg/kg/day. Dystocia (prolonged or difficult labor) and mortality of offspring were observed at doses ≥ 100 mg/kg/day. The AUC at 100 mg/kg/day in pregnant rats was approximately 2 times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. Underdeveloped renal papilla was also observed in F1 generation offspring at 150 mg/kg/day with an AUC approximately 5 times the AUC in patients at 100 mg approximately every 12 hours. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary No data are available regarding the presence of acalabrutinib or its active metabolite in human milk, its effects on the breastfed child, or on milk production. Acalabrutinib and its active metabolite were present in the milk of lactating rats. Due to the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed child from CALQUENCE, advise lactating women not to breastfeed while taking CALQUENCE and for 2 weeks after the last dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential CALQUENCE may cause embryo-fetal harm and dystocia when administered to pregnant women [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing Pregnancy testing is recommended for females of reproductive potential prior to initiating CALQUENCE therapy. Contraception Females Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with CALQUENCE and for 1 week following the last dose of CALQUENCE. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be informed of the potential hazard to a fetus. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of CALQUENCE in pediatric patients have not been esta …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Acalabrutinib is a small-molecule inhibitor of Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK). Acalabrutinib and its active metabolite, ACP-5862, form a covalent bond with a cysteine residue in the BTK active site, leading to inhibition of BTK enzymatic activity. BTK is a signaling molecule of the B cell antigen receptor (BCR) and cytokine receptor pathways. In B cells, BTK signaling results in activation of pathways necessary for B-cell proliferation, trafficking, chemotaxis, and adhesion. In nonclinical studies, acalabrutinib inhibited BTK‐mediated activation of downstream signaling proteins CD86 and CD69 and inhibited malignant B-cell proliferation and tumor growth in mouse xenograft models.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION CALQUENCE (acalabrutinib) is a kinase inhibitor. The molecular formula for acalabrutinib maleate is C 26 H 23 N 7 O 2 •C 4 H 4 O 4 .H 2 O, and the molecular weight is 599.59. The chemical name is 4-{8-Amino-3-[(2 S )-1-(but-2-ynoyl) pyrrolidin-2-yl] imidazo[1,5- a ]pyrazin-1-yl}- N -(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide (2 Z )-2-butenedioic acid hydrate. The chemical structure of acalabrutinib is shown below: Acalabrutinib maleate is a white to pale brown powder with pH-dependent solubility. It is freely soluble in water at pH values below 3 and practically insoluble at pH values above 6. CALQUENCE tablets are for oral administration. Each tablet contains 100 mg of acalabrutinib (equivalent to 129 mg of acalabrutinib maleate). Inactive ingredients in the tablet core are low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium stearyl fumarate. The tablet coating consists of copovidone, ferric oxide yellow, ferric oxide red, hypromellose, medium-chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol 3350, purified water, and titanium dioxide. chemical_structure

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Pack Size Contents NDC Number 60-count bottle Bottle containing 60 tablets with a child-resistant closure 100 mg, orange, oval, biconvex tablet, with debossment ‘ACA100’ on one side and plain on the reverse 0310-3512-60 Storage Store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Adverse event reports

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12,049
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: ACALABRUTINIB. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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0310-3512-60 0310-3512 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-3512-60) August 4, 2022
0310-3512-95 0310-3512 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK (0310-3512-95) August 4, 2022
0310-4513-60 0310-4513 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-4513-60) February 19, 2025
0310-3512 0310-3512 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP — August 4, 2022
0310-4513 0310-4513 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP — August 4, 2022

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