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  • remove Calquence
    acalabrutinib
  • remove Lo-Zumandimine
    drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol
  • remove Varivax
    varicella vaccine, live (VAR)

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 2 Interactions

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Contraindicated

Smiley face Smiley face Calquence (acalabrutinib) + Varivax (varicella vaccine, live (VAR))

Contraindicated


acalabrutinib + varicella vaccine, live

contraindicated; vaccinate at least 4wk before or 3mo after acalabrutinib tx: combo may result in inadequate vaccine response, incr. risk of disseminated infection (immunosuppressive effects)

Monitor/Modify Tx

Smiley face Smiley face Calquence (acalabrutinib) + Lo-Zumandimine (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol)

Monitor/Modify Tx


acalabrutinib + ethinyl estradiol (contraceptive)

monitor CBC: combo may incr. acalabrutinib levels, risk of serious infection, myelosuppression, other adverse effects (hepatic metabolism inhibited)

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