Calquence and Cyproheptadine

• Generic Name: acalabrutinib
• Dosage Forms: capsule, gelatin coated
• Other Brand Names: Calquence

Calquence (acalabrutinib) blocks the action of certain enzymes in the body, which can interfere with the growth and spread of cancer cells.

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

Calquence 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.

Calquence is also used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in adults.

• Generic Name: cyproheptadine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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.