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luspatercept

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Also known as ACE-536, Reblozyl, luspatercept–aamt

Luspatercept, sold under the brand name Reblozyl, is a medication used for the treatment of anemia in beta thalassemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.

Medication

Generic name
Luspatercept
Brand names
Reblozyl
Drug class
Erythroid Maturation Agent, Other antianemic preparations
Active ingredients
luspatercept
Route
Subcutaneous
Dosage form
Injection
Type
Human Prescription Drug
Manufacturer
Celgene Corporation

Indications: 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE REBLOZYL is an erythroid maturation agent indicated for the treatment of: • Anemia in adult patients with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions ( 1.1 ). • Anemia without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) in adult pat… (per FDA label)

Sources: openFDA · RxNorm (NLM). Not medical advice.

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Luspatercept, sold under the brand name Reblozyl, is a medication used for the treatment of anemia in beta thalassemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication.

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