Initial testing1
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Obtain and evaluate baseline platelet counts and triglycerides prior to initiation of DUVYZAT
- Do not initiate DUVYZAT in patients with a platelet count <150 x 109/L
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In patients with underlying cardiac disease or taking concomitant medications that cause QT prolongation, obtain ECGs:
- When initiating treatment with DUVYZAT
- During concomitant use if unavoidable
- When clinically indicated
- Avoid concomitant use with other drugs that prolong the QTc interval
- Withhold DUVYZAT if the QTc interval is >500 ms or the change from baseline is >60 ms
- Closely monitor when DUVYZAT is used in combination with an oral CYP3A4 sensitive substrate or a sensitive substrate of the OCT2 transporter, for which a small change in substrate plasma concentration may lead to serious toxicities
Ryan, actual DUVYZAT patient for 5+ years.
Required ongoing monitoring consists of 2 blood tests
After starting DUVYZAT, ongoing laboratory monitoring helps keep patients on track
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CBC with differential
Monitor every 2 weeks for the first 2 months of treatment, at month 3, and then every 3 months thereafter
Triglycerides
Monitor at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and then every 6 months thereafter
Dose can be modified for adverse reaction mitigation
Modifications may be needed for decreased platelet counts, diarrhea, increased triglycerides, or QTc prolongation.
CBC, complete blood count; ECG, electrocardiogram; QTc, heart rate–corrected QT interval.
Reference: 1. DUVYZAT. Prescribing information. ITF Therapeutics; 2024.