Drugs that are considered standard and investigational therapies for aplastic anemia are listed below. Select the generic names for more information.
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alemtuzumab alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab is a drug used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and T-cell lymphoma under the trade names Campath, MabCampath and Campath-1H, and in the treatment of multiple sclerosis as Lemtrada. It is also used in some conditioning regimens for… |
Campath |
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anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG, ALG) |
Atgam, Thymoglobulin |
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cyclosporine cyclosporine: Cyclosporine is used along with antithymocyte globulin (ATG), another immunosuppressant, for treating aplastic anemia and some other forms of bone marrow failure. |
Neoral, Sandimmune |
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cyclophosphamide cyclophosphamide: Cyclophosphamide is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. When used to treat cancer, it works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in your body. When cyclophosphamide is used to treat bone marrow failure, it works by suppressing your body's immune system. |
Cytoxan |
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daclizumab daclizumab: It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in transplant patients to reduce the chance of organ rejection. Currently, researchers are studying daclizumab for treating aplastic anemia to determine whether it will be effective and safe to use. |
Zenapax |
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darbepoetin alfa darbepoetin alfa: It is in a class of medicines called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). Darbepoetin alfa can help improve red blood cell counts in bone marrow failure patients whose natural erythropoietin levels are low. It is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous) or in the vein (intravenous)… |
Aranesp |
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epoetin alfa epoetin alfa: Epoetin alfa can help improve red blood cell counts in bone marrow failure disease patients whose natural erythropoietin levels are low. It is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous) or in the vein (intravenous). Epoetin alfa is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for… (Erythropoietin) |
Epogen, Procrit |
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filgrastim filgrastim: It is known as a hematopoietic growth factor or colony stimulating factorand is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneous) or in the vein (intravenous). Filgrastim is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in cancer patients who are at risk of developing infection due… (G-CSF) |
Neupogen |
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mycophenolate mofetil mycophenolate mofetil: Mycophenolate mofetil is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney, heart, or liver transplant. This medicine comes as a capsule, tablet, or liquid that is taken by mouth. Researchers are currently studying MMF in… |
Cellcept |
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prednisone prednisone: Prednisone a man-made version of a hormone produced naturally by the adrenal gland that can help reduce inflammation and stop allergic responses. It is prescribed when the body is not producing enough of this chemical on its own. How does it work? For PNH, it may be used to decrease… |
numerous names |
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sargramostim (GM-CSF) |
Leukine |
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Eltrombopag Eltrombopag: What are the possible side effects of eltrombopag (Promacta)? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using eltrombopag and call your doctor at once if you have: … |
Promacta |