Reblozyl

Drug

Drug Profile

Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt) is an erythroid maturation agent used to treat transfusion-related anemia in selected beta-thalassemia and myelodysplastic syndrome populations. The prescribing information describes it as a recombinant fusion protein that reduces Smad2/3 signaling and promotes erythroid maturation. U.S. labeling lists initial approval in 2019.

Drug Class
Erythroid maturation agent
Approval Status
FDA approved (Initial U.S. Approval: 2019)
Mechanism of Action
Recombinant fusion protein that binds TGF-beta superfamily ligands, diminishes Smad2/3 signaling, and promotes erythroid maturation.
Brand Names
  • REBLOZYL
Indications
  • \Anemia in adults with beta thalassemia requiring regular RBC transfusions\
  • \ESA-naive anemia in adults with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who may require regular RBC transfusions\
  • \ESA-refractory/intolerant anemia in adults with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS-RS or MDS/MPN-RS-T requiring >=2 RBC units over 8 weeks\

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