
Opinion|Videos|December 18, 2024
Clinical Insights on Managing Ruxolitinib Cytopenias: Patient-Focused Approach
Author(s)Andrew Kuykendall, MD, Venu Konala, MD
Panelists discuss the patient and disease characteristics influencing the decision to dose-reduce ruxolitinib vs switching therapy. They share their typical sequencing approach after first-line ruxolitinib, including whether a washout period or overlap is required.
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- Dr Kuykendall to Dr Konala: What patient and/or disease characteristics do you consider when deciding to dose-reduce ruxolitinib vs change therapy? How do you take into account your patient’s preference in this situation?
- Dr Kuykendall: Please share your typical sequencing approach post first-line ruxolitinib. What does the process look like? Does it require a washout period or overlap?
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