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The main aim is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Mitapivat for treating anemia caused by thalassemia.

April 25, 2026

New treatment for anemia secondary to thalassemia

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The main aim is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Mitapivat for treating anemia caused by thalassemia.
Approval process for Mitapivat as a treatment for α- and β-thalassemia.
Assessment of liver functioning through repeat laboratory tests.
Mitapivat is the first oral treatment approved for β-thalassemia.
It is the first drug approved for α-thalassemia.
Boxed warning indicates increased risk of liver damage.

Abstract

Mitapivat (Aqvesme) has been approved to treat anemia in adults with α- or β-thalassemia. It is the first oral treatment for β-thalassemia and the first drug approved to treat α-thalassemia. Mitapivat's labeling carries a boxed warning that it increases the risk of liver damage and requires repeat laboratory tests to assess liver functioning.

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New treatment for anemia secondary to thalassemia

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