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Lab monitoring recommendations for patients taking XELJANZ1 | |||
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At initiation | After 4 to 8 weeks | Every 3 months thereafter | |
Lymphocytes | |||
Neutrophils | |||
Hemoglobin | |||
Lipids | After 8 weeks following initiation of therapy | ||
Liver enzymes | Routine monitoring of liver test and prompt investigation of the cause of liver enzyme elevation are also recommended | ||
Avoid initiating treatment in patients with: | Lymphocyte count <0.75 cells x109/L | Absolute neutrophil count <1.0 cells x109/L |
Hemoglobin levels <9 g/dL |
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▼This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring in Australia. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse events at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
WARNINGS XELJANZ should only be used if no suitable treatment alternatives are available in patients:
See PI for details, Section 4.4 Special Warnings and Precautions for Use: Mortality; Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (including Myocardial Infarction); Thrombosis; Malignancy and Lymphoproliferative Disorder (excluding Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer [NMSC]); Skin Cancer and Use in the Elderly. |
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