Calquence and Polyethylene Glycol

• 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: polyethylene glycol 3350
• Dosage Forms: powder, for oral solution
• Other Brand Names: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, MiraLAX, PEG3350, SunMark ClearLax, HealthyLax, GaviLAX, MiraLAX

Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.

Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.

Polyethylene glycol 3350 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.