Comparing Calquence vs Rituximab
Calquence (acalabrutinib) | Rituximab |
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Calquence (acalabrutinib) | Rituximab |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Calquence may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Rituximab (brand name Rituxan) is a CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate and may be used to treat Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia... View more |
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More about Calquence (acalabrutinib) | More about Rituximab | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Calquence has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 34 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect. |
Rituximab has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 178 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Calquence side effects |
View all Rituximab side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | ||
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Brand Names | ||
N/A |
Riabni, Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
6.9 hours |
59.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 510 drugs are known to interact with Calquence:
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A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with Rituximab:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
October 31, 2017 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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