Additional treatments

• Blood thinning drugs
• Danazol
• Erythropoetin (EPO)
• Transfusion
• Treatments to control gout
• Treatments to control itching

There are a number of different treatments used in addition to the principal drugs used to treat myeloproliferative disorders. Your haematologist may prescribe additional treatments to prevent or control side effects. If you have myelofibrosis you may be prescribed additional medications. You can read more about these treatments by clicking on the links below.

• Danazol

  Danazol is a hormone given to some patients with MF.

• Erythropoetin (EPO)

  EPO is given in MF to stimulate red cell production.

• Blood thinning drugs

  These drugs prevents clotting and dissolve clots.

• Treatments to control itching

  Treatment and self-care can offer relief.

• Treatments to control gout

  Allopurinol is a drug that is used to treat gout.

• Transfusion

  People with MF may be given blood transfusions.