Do you adjust the dose of ruxolitinib in primary myelofibrosis based on hemoglobin?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Community Practice
This is a tough question. It generally depends on how bad the anemia is. You can expect at least a gram (or more) drop in the hemoglobin when starting ruxolitinib, so baseline hemoglobin is important. Also, assuming that the patient is symptomatic, you would want to reduce the dose as little as poss...
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Medical Oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital I agree with Dr. @Aaron T. Gerds. In addition, the...
I agree with Dr. @Aaron T. Gerds. In addition, the...