How do you optimize a beta thalassemia patient on luspatercept who is interested in becoming pregnant?
When do you stop luspatercept? How do you approach iron chelation therapy if the patient is currently on therapy?
Answer from: at Community Practice
Unfortunately, luspatercept is not approved to be used during pregnancy - there is no data available on the safety of the drug during pregnancy. So would say that if the patient is planning a pregnancy, would stop luspatercept at least 3 months prior.
It is strongly recommended to optimize iron bal...