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Medicines midostaurinQuestion & answer

midostaurin · Medicine question

Can midostaurin cause neutropenia?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, neutropenia, including severe neutropenia, has occurred with midostaurin (Rydapt), both alone and in combination with chemotherapy.

Sources for this answer

Rydapt 25 mg soft capsulesNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 21 February 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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