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New Drug Indications - January 2025


asciminib

Scemblix
Pharmaceutical company: Novartis

NEW INDICATION & DOSAGE
Newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase
Adults: 80 mg PO once daily or 40 mg PO every 12 hours if clinical benefit is observed or until unacceptable toxicity occurs.

Adjust-a-dose: Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for toxicity-related dosage adjustments.

Released: January 2025

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