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Pacritinib

Names

Vonjo™ Pacritinib

Indications and usage

Pacritinib is indicated for the treatment of adults with intermediate or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) myelofibrosis with a platelet count below 50 × 109/L.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on spleen volume reduction. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).

 

Side effects needing medical attention

The most common adverse reactions are diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, nausea, anemia, and peripheral edema.

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