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BRAND NAMES:
Promacta
Generic Names:
Promacta
Uses:
Treats thrombocytopenia (low platelet levels) and severe aplastic anemia.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hematopoietic
Forms:
Liquid, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Promacta used for?
Promacta is used to treat people with low blood platelet counts associated with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). It is used after other medications or surgery have not been effective. It may also be used to treat chronic hepatitis C and severe aplastic anemia. Promacta is a synthetic protein that increases production of blood-clotting cells in the body. It lowers the risk of bleeding by causing the body to produce more platelets in your blood. Promacta is indicated for use by adults and children who are at least 1 year old.
What form(s) does Promacta come in
Liquid
Tablet
What are common Promacta doses?
Tablet 12.5MG
Tablet 25MG
Tablet 50MG
Tablet 75MG
Packet 12.5MG
Packet 25MG
Common Promacta prescriptions
Promacta
14 tablets bottlePromacta
12.5mg packetPromacta
25mg packetPromacta
12.5mg tabletPromacta
25mg tabletPromacta
50mg tabletPromacta
75mg tablet
How to take Promacta
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Take this medicine without a meal or with a meal low in calcium.
Tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or mix it with food or liquids.
Oral liquid: Mix the powder with cold water only. Take the medicine within 30 minutes after mixing it. If it comes in contact with your skin, wash it right away with soap and water. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: If you missed a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose in a day.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused oral liquid within 30 minutes of mixing it.
Tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or mix it with food or liquids.
Missed dose: If you missed a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose in a day.
Take this medicine without a meal or with a meal low in calcium.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral liquid: Mix the powder with cold water only. Take the medicine within 30 minutes after mixing it. If it comes in contact with your skin, wash it right away with soap and water. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused oral liquid within 30 minutes of mixing it.
Promacta contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to eltrombopag, or if you are pregnant.
Promacta warnings
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 7 days after the last dose.
Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including cirrhosis), bleeding problems, or a history of blood clots or cataracts. Tell your doctor if you had surgery to remove your spleen.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for liver problemsIncreased risk of blood clotsNew or worsening cataracts
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Promacta interactions
Some foods and medicines can affect how eltrombopag works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Bosentan, glyburide, imatinib, irinotecan, lapatinib, methotrexate, mitoxantrone, olmesartan, repaglinide, rifampin, sulfasalazine, topotecan, valsartanBlood thinner (including warfarin)Statin medicine to lower cholesterol (including atorvastatin, ezetimibe, fluvastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin)
Antacids, multivitamins that contain aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, or zinc, or other products high in calcium (including dairy products, juices, and certain fruits and vegetables) must be taken at least 4 hours before or 2 hours after you take eltrombopag.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Promacta side effects
Serious Side Effects
Dark urine, pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Pain in your lower leg (calf)
Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
Eye pain, vision changes, seeing halos around lights
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood
Less Serious Side Effects
Cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat
Headache, toothache
Diarrhea, decreased appetite