Treatment for MDS-related anemia doesn’t have to be a weekly routine—and with REBLOZYL, it isn’t
If you’ve been prescribed REBLOZYL, you might want to understand what starting treatment may be like.
How will I receive REBLOZYL?
You will receive a REBLOZYL injection once every 3 weeks by your healthcare team at their office
Before each REBLOZYL injection, your healthcare team will:
Do a blood test to check your hemoglobin (Hgb) levels
Hgb levels can be connected to your anemia symptoms. Testing Hgb levels can help your healthcare team understand the severity of your anemia and whether your current REBLOZYL dose is working or if an adjustment is needed. If your Hgb level jumps too high, your dose may be paused for a period of time.
Ask if you have had any red blood cell (RBC) transfusions since your last REBLOZYL injection
How often you need RBC transfusions and any changes in their frequency is important to share with your healthcare team. This will help them understand how well your current REBLOZYL dose is working or if you might need an adjustment.
Knowing about your Hgb levels and RBC transfusions helps your healthcare team see the full picture and understand how you are responding to REBLOZYL and how your dose may be adjusted.
How can I get the most out of REBLOZYL?
Working closely with your healthcare team by tracking and sharing important information will help you get the most out of treatment with REBLOZYL. It will also help your team better understand how your REBLOZYL dose is working for you.
Start tracking the following to discuss at your appointments:
and any side effects affecting your day-to-day life
How can I prepare for my appointments?
Your appointments are your time. Make sure you take the time to talk with your healthcare team about how you're feeling. It can be hard to remember any new or changing symptoms since your last visit. Don't be shy about asking a loved one to help you prepare information for your upcoming discussions with your healthcare team.
Doctor Discussion Guide
Stronger conversations can lead to better treatment outcomes, and we want to set you up to have the best conversations with your healthcare team.
Treatment Tracker
Keeping track of your symptoms and hemoglobin levels in one place can help your healthcare team stay informed and help you see how you are advancing toward your goals.
I'm thinking about REBLOZYL as my FIRST-LINE treatment
In a clinical study that compared REBLOZYL and epoetin alfa, an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), the main goal was to:
levels by more than 1.5 g/dL for at least 12 weeksREBLOZYL worked better and longer for more people than epoetin alfa did. You and your healthcare team may be able to get improved results by starting your treatment journey with REBLOZYL. Ask your healthcare team if REBLOZYL is the right FIRST step.
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I’m thinking about REBLOZYL as my SECOND-LINE treatment
REBLOZYL can help treat anemia in people who’ve tried ESAs without success. REBLOZYL may help reduce the number of RBC transfusions you may need over time. Ask your healthcare team if a switch to REBLOZYL would help.
SEE THE RESULTS
We have resources for you along every step of your treatment journey
If you're ready to ask about REBLOZYL, we're ready to help you feel confident. Your REBLOZYL Connection™ is an educational program designed to help you understand treatment with REBLOZYL and provide resources so you can take a more active role with your care.
