Ruxolitinib

Excerpt

Ruxolitinib is a medication used to manage and treat myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease. It is in the Janus Kinase inhibitor class of medications. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for ruxolitinib as a valuable agent in managing myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors pertinent for members of the interprofessional team in managing patients with myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease and their related conditions.