Polycythemia Vera: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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Quick summary
Overproduction of red cells. Treated with phlebotomy, hydroxyurea, ropeginterferon (Besremi), and ruxolitinib.
Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Treatment
- Phlebotomy to keep HCT <45%.
- Hydroxyurea.
- Ropeginterferon (Besremi).
- Ruxolitinib.
- Low-dose aspirin.