Eltrombopag Benefits & Uses

Eltrombopag is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Thrombocytopenia and ITP

Eltrombopag 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

Eltrombopag Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eltrombopag 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

Eltrombopag Related Warnings

Is the use of Eltrombopag safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Eltrombopag safe during breastfeeding?

Eltrombopag can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Eltrombopag on the Kidneys?

Eltrombopag does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Eltrombopag on the Liver?

Eltrombopag may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Eltrombopag on the Heart?

Eltrombopag is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Eltrombopag with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Aluminium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide

Moderate

Paracetamol

Eltrombopag Contraindications

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

Hepatitis C
Liver Disease
Cataract
Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Eltrombopag

Is this Eltrombopag habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Eltrombopag is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Eltrombopag can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Eltrombopag should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Eltrombopag is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Eltrombopag Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eltrombopag

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Eltrombopag to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Eltrombopag

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eltrombopag with alcohol.

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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