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Is Ruxolitinib Advisable For Treatment Of Myelofibrosis?

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Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014
Question: My wife is 76 years of age and was recently diagnosed as having myelofibrosis. Is it advisable to take the Drug Ruxolitinib?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You should start Ruxolitinib.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Ruxolitinib is a safe and effective drug for treating myelo-fibrosis.

So, you should start Ruxolitinib treatment.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
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Is Ruxolitinib Advisable For Treatment Of Myelofibrosis?

Brief Answer: You should start Ruxolitinib. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Ruxolitinib is a safe and effective drug for treating myelo-fibrosis. So, you should start Ruxolitinib treatment. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)