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Drug Information Update - FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA asks manufacturer of the leukemia drug Iclusig (ponatinib) to suspend marketing and sales

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked the manufacturer of the leukemia chemotherapy drug Iclusig (ponatinib) to suspend marketing and sales of Iclusig because of the risk of life-threatening blood clots and severe narrowing of blood vessels.  We will continue to evaluate the drug to further understand its risks and potential patient populations in which the benefits of the drug may outweigh the risks.  Patients currently receiving Iclusig should discuss with their health care professionals the risks and benefits of continuing treatment with the drug. 

The drug manufacturer, Ariad Pharmaceuticals, has agreed to FDA’s request to suspend marketing and sales of Iclusig while we continue to evaluate the safety of the drug.

For more information please visit: Iclusig

 


 

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