Acalabrutinib and Cyproheptadine Solution

• Generic Name: acalabrutinib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Calquence

Acalabrutinib blocks the action of certain enzymes in the body, which can interfere with the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Acalabrutinib is used to treat mantle cell lymphoma (a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma) in adults. acalabrutinib is given after other treatments have failed.

Acalabrutinib was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis. In clinical studies, patients responded to this medicine. However, further studies are needed.

Acalabrutinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: cyproheptadine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names:

  Periactin

Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Cyproheptadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching, red or watery eyes, and other symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever). Cyproheptadine is also used to treat other conditions such as eczema or skin reactions to insect bites.

Cyproheptadine is sometimes used to treat certain types of headaches, including migraines.

Cyproheptadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.