Calquence and SuTan-DM

• 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: dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Abatuss DMX, Bromatan Plus, SuTan-DM, Deltuss DMX, Tanafed DMX, Tannate DMP-DEX, C-Phed DPD Tann, Tanafed-DMX, DuraTan Forte, Dur-Tann Forte, TanDur DM, Tannate PD-DM

Dexchlorpheniramine 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.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

SuTan-DM is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

SuTan-DM will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

SuTan-DM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.