How do you manage the side effects of ropeginterferon alfa 2b for polycythemia vera patients?
Do you have preferred therapies for managing muscle weakness, myalgias, or fatigue? Have you added metformin to manage these symptoms?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Great question. Although ropeginterferon is better tolerated than other interferons, it is still associated with adverse events. If counts are controlled, I would recommend lowering the dose or spacing out the dosing interval, as that usually helps. For flu-like symptoms, I recommend pre-emptive man...
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Medical Oncologist at Pacific Cancer Care Thank you! The muscle weakness happened after trea...
Thank you! The muscle weakness happened after trea...