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What type of therapy is venetoclax?

Venclexta is a prescription medication and a type of targeted treatment, used to treat adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is not known if this drug is safe and effective in children. The venclexta side effects can be managed with your health specialist. Each individual responds differently to venclexta. Side effects due to the venclexta are a real possibility, and a few can be very serious. These include: Low white blood cell counts, Low platelet counts, Low red blood cell counts, Diarrhea, Nausea, Upper respiratory tract infection, C

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What type of therapy is venetoclax?

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  1. Venclexta Therapy for CLL Treatment Option Overview There are different types of treatment for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Six types of treatment are used: •Combination Therapy •Watchful waiting •Targeted therapy •Chemotherapy •Radiation therapy •Immunotherapy Chemotherapy with bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplant Venclexta 100 mg is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The venclexta 100 mg is also used along with azacitidine, or decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine for the treatment of adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Venetoclax tablets should be taken orally with food. Venclexta: A Targeted Treatment Venclexta is a prescription medication and a type of targeted treatment, used to treat adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is not known if this drug is safe and effective in children. The venclexta side effects can be managed with your health specialist. Each individual responds differently to venclexta. Side effects due to the venclexta are a real possibility, and a few can be very serious. These include: Low white blood cell counts, Low platelet counts, Low red blood cell counts, Diarrhea, Nausea, Upper respiratory tract infection, Cough, Muscle and joint pain, and Tiredness.

  2. Venetoclax Side Effects in Patients with CLL/SLL & AML Venetoclax is used to treat adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). In patients taking treatment with venetoclax, the most commonly observed side effects include low levels of neutrophils (a type of WBC), nausea, anemia (reduced RBC counts), diarrhea, nose and throat infection and tiredness. Source - https://medium.com/@importmedicine1/venclexta-100-mg-therapy-for-cll-sll-aml- 514425e1d1ae

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