Bone marrow (or stem cell) transplantation: Transplantation can be curative.You will receive blood transfusions every three to four weeks in an effort to have your bone marrow make as few red blood cells as possible. ![]() Blood transfusions: If your anemia is severe and is causing complications (e.g., significant splenomegaly, thalassemic facies), you may be placed on a long-term transfusion program.The drug reduces the need for blood transfusions. The drug Reblozyl (luspatercept), which improves red blood cell maturation, was also FDA-approved for adults with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia in November 2019. Medications: Medications like hydroxyurea, which increases your production of fetal hemoglobin, have been used in thalassemia with varying results. ![]()
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