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How do you manage the side effects of ropeginterferon alfa 2b for polycythemia vera patients?

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Medical Oncology · Massachusetts General Hospital

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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