Eltropag 25mg Tablet
Eltropag 25mg Tablet 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.
Eltropag 25mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
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Eltropag 25mg Tablet 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.
Eltropag 25mg Tablet 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.
Eltropag 25mg Tablet 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.
Take it in the exact 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 allergies to this medication.
The common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and urinary tract infection. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. They may be able able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the symptoms.
Before you take this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. Dose adjustments may be required in patients with liver diseases, inform your doctor.
03Uses
Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenia
Treatment of Severe Aplastic Anemia
Low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection
04How To Use
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. Eltropag 25mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
05How It Works
Eltropag 25mg Tablet is a thrombopoietin agonist. It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood. Platelets help to reduce or prevent bleeding.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Eltropag Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Eltropag 25mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Severe Aplastic Anemia
Eltropag 25mg Tablet is also used in combination with other medications to treat aplastic anemia, a condition in which the body does not make enough new blood cells, in adults and children 2 years of age and above. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefits.
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eltropag 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eltropag 25mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eltropag 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Eltropag 25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Eltropag 25mg Tablet can make you dizzy and have other side effects that make you less alert. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eltropag 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eltropag 25mg Tablet 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.
Liver:CAUTION
Eltropag 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eltropag 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Take Eltropag 25mg Tablet on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
Take Eltropag 25mg Tablet at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after eating dairy products and calcium-fortified juices.
References
Sources and references
Eltrombopag. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2008 [revised Nov. 2018]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Eltrombopag. Research Triangle Park, NC: GlaxoSmithKline; 2014. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
