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Imetelstat
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
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Drug facts
- Used for
- 1.
- INDICATIONS AND USAGE RYTELO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with low- to intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell units over 8 weeks who have not responded to or have lost response to or are ineligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA).
- RYTELO is an oligonucleotide telomerase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with low- to intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell units over 8 weeks who have not responded to or have lost response to or are ineligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA).
What it is used for
RYTELO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with low- to intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell units over 8 weeks who have not responded to or have lost response to or are ineligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA).
Side effects, and when to stop
- Thrombocytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Infusion-Related Reactions
Who should not take it
None.
Storing it
Storage
Store vials refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original carton.
Do not freeze.
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Imetelstat; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/imetelstat
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 3). Imetelstat. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/imetelstat
- AMA 11th
Imetelstat. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/imetelstat
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