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Generic: Eltrombopag Olamine

Form: Tablet 50mg

Indication

Adult chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) related, Thrombocytopenia, Aplastic anemia

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take at least 4 hr before or after antacids, dairy products or other Ca-containing food products or mineral supplements containing polyvalent cations.

Adult Dose

Adult Chronic ITP: Initial dose 50 mg once daily. Adjust to maintain platelet count greater than or equal to 50×109 /L Chronic hepatitis C associated thrombocytopenia: Initial recommended dose is 50 mg once daily and do not exceed a daily dose of 100 mg. Severe aplastic anemia: Initial recommended dose is 50 mg once daily, adjust to maintain platelet count greater or equal 50×109 /L. Do not exceed 150 mg per day Max: 75 mg daily. After adjustment, platelet counts should be monitored at least weekly for 2-3 weeks. Wait for at least 2 weeks to see the effect of any dose adjustment on the patient’s platelet response prior to considering another dose adjustment. Hepatic Impairment: Should not be used in ITP patients with liver cirrhosis (hepatic impairment unless the expected benefit outweighs the identified risk of portal venous thrombosis.

Child Dose

Child 6 years or older Chronic ITP: Initial dose 50 mg once daily. Child 1 to 5 year The initial dose is 25 mg once daily. Adjust to maintain platelet count greater than or equal to 50×109 /L

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment: No dose adjustment is necessary in ITP patients with renal impairment.

Contraindication

Eltrombopag is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment and who are hypersensitive to any of its excipients.

Introduction

__NAME__ is used to treat low platelet count due to chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It is also used to treat severe aplastic anemia. __NAME__ is a thrombopoietin agonist. It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood. The function of platelets is to help reduce bleeding. It should be taken in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it on an empty stomach. This medicine is to be swallowed as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication. The common side effects include nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from liver diseases as a dose adjustment may be required. It is safe to use in patients suffering from kidney diseases. It is not advised to drive after taking this medicine as you may feel dizzy making you less alert.

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection']}

Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a thrombopoietin agonist. It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood. Platelets help to reduce or prevent bleeding.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ can make you dizzy and have other side effects that make you less alert. This may affect your driving ability.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have a kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.