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Pharmacy and Medications

Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin): Withdrawn from Market Due to Potential Safety Risks

  • ATTENTION: The drug gemtuzumab ozogamicin (sold as Mylotarg) was withdrawn from the US market on June 21, 2010 due to potential safety risks.
FDA RECOMMENDATION: If Mylotarg is part of your therapy,
    • Mylotarg will not be commercially available to new patients.
    • Patients who are currently receiving the drug may complete their therapy following consultation with their health care professional.
    • Health care professionals should inform all patients receiving Mylotarg of the product?s potential safety risks.
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Last Reviewed: Feb 04, 2011

David Baker, PharmD, DABAT
Formerly, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University