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INDICATIONS (2 of 2)

REBLOZYL® (luspatercept-aamt) is a prescription medicine used to treat anemia (low red blood cells) in adults with beta thalassemia who need regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions.

REBLOZYL is not for use as a substitute for RBC transfusions in people who need immediate treatment for anemia.

It is not known if REBLOZYL is safe or effective in children.

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Hypothetical patient with anemia in beta thalassemia (BT)
Hypothetical patient with anemia in beta thalassemia (BT)

How is anemia in beta (β) thalassemia (BT) treated?

How is anemia in beta (β) thalassemia (BT) treated?

Understanding the options available to help manage the symptoms can help prepare you to talk to your doctor.

Anemia is usually treated with red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. People with BT are either:

  • Transfusion dependent (TD): rely on transfusions
  • Non-transfusion dependent (NTD): only need transfusions at certain times

Are there other treatments for anemia in BT?

Another type of medicine for people with transfusion-dependent BT is an erythroid maturation agent (EMA), which helps RBCs to mature.

Learn more about REBLOZYL, the first and only EMA.

Hypothetical patient with anemia in beta thalassemia (BT) and caregiver discussing treatment with doctor

Talking to your doctor about anemia
in BT

You know your body better than anyone. To ensure your healthcare team is aware of how you’re doing, talk openly about how you’re feeling. Share how you feel with your healthcare team so, together, you can make decisions that are best for you.

Here are some questions you can use to start the conversation:

How do I know if my current anemia treatment is working as well as it should?

What are my treatment options?

What are the benefits and risks of these treatment options?

Knowing your options and talking with your healthcare team can help you manage anemia.