FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA Asks Manufacturer of the Leukemia Drug Iclusig (ponatinib) to Suspend Marketing and Sales

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked the manufacturer of the leukemia chemotherapy drug Iclusig (ponatinib) to suspend marketing and sales of Iclusig because of the risk of life-threatening blood clots and severe narrowing of blood vessels. We will continue to evaluate the drug to further understand its risks and potential patient populations in which the benefits of the drug may outweigh the risks. Patients currently receiving Iclusig should discuss with their health care professionals the risks and benefits of continuing treatment with the drug.

Read the full statement: http://1.usa.gov/1cpugt7

Source: www.fda.gov