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Elpag Benefits & Uses

Elpag is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Thrombocytopenia and ITP

Other Benefits

Elpag Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Below 6 years old can take 25 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 1 years old can take

Elpag Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Elpag is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Back Pain
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Hair Loss
Cough
Diarrhoea
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Common

Running nose
Rash
Paresthesia
Dry eyes

Elpag Related Warnings

Is the use of Elpag safe for pregnant women?

Elpag may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Elpag again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Elpag safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Elpag. If you see any side effects, stop taking Elpag immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Elpag again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Elpag on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Elpag on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Elpag on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Elpag on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Elpag on the Heart?

You can take Elpag without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Elpag with Other Drugs

Elpag should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aluminium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide

Moderate

Paracetamol

Elpag Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elpag unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hepatitis C
Liver Disease
Cataract
Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Elpag

Is this Elpag habit forming or addictive?

Elpag is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Elpag, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Elpag can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Elpag is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Elpag for mental disorders.

No

Elpag Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Elpag

Elpag may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Elpag

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Elpag and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Promacta (eltrombopag)

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