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VENETOCLAX TAB

Clinical Criteria Summary

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patient is unable to comply with intense Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) monitoring & hydration requirements that begin prior to first dose and continue during ramp-up phase
  • Intolerance to BOTH xanthine oxidase inhibitors AND rasburicase
  • Evidence of clinically significant conditions, including:
  • • Uncontrolled systemic infection
  • • Active and uncontrolled autoimmune cytopenias (AIHA, ITP)
  • Richter’s transformation
  • Severe hepatic dysfunction (Bilirubin > 3x ULN) – has not been studied
  • Severe renal impairment (Clcr < 30 ml/min)

Inclusion Criteria: CLL/SLL

  • Diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (SLL) with/without deletion 17p
  • ANC > 1000 cells/mm3 and/or platelet count > 30,000 cells/mm3 unless bone marrow involvement
  • ECOG Performance Status 0-2
  • Must be on tumor lysis prophylaxis

Inclusion Criteria: AML

  • Newly diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
  • Age > 75 years OR not a candidate for intensive induction chemotherapy
  • WBC < 25 x 109/L prior to start of therapy; cytoreduction prior to therapy may be required
  • ECOG Performance Status 0-3
  • Must be on tumor lysis prophylaxis

Additional/General Inclusion Criteria

  • Care provided by a VA or VA purchased care hematology/oncology provider
  • Goals of care and role of Palliative Care consult have been discussed and documented
  • Mandatory identification of CYP3A4 inhibitors as they are contraindicated during ramp-up phase
  • Mandatory assessment of tumor burden (outpatient vs. inpatient care)

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