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Venclexta (Venetoclax) | Alleviare Life Sciences

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To treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). ·          Azacitidine, or decitabine, or in combination with low-dose cytarabine for the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML): o    are 75 years of age or older, or o    There are other medical conditions that preclude the use of standard chemotherapy. It is not known whether VENCLEXTA is safe and effective in children. Important Safety Information What is the most important information I should know about Venclexta? VENCLEXTA can cause serious side effects, including: Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) . TLS is caused by the rapid breakdown of cancer cells. TLS can lead to kidney failure, the need for dialysis treatment, and death. Your healthcare provider will perform tests to check your risk of getting TLS before you start taking Venclexta. You will receive other medicines before and during treatment with Venclexta to help reduce your risk of TLS.