Trombopag 25 mg (Eltrombopag Olamine)

Description

Trombopag 25 mg (Eltrombopag Olamine) is used to treat the low platelet count in the body due to ITP, or chronic immune idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and HCV or chronic hepatitis C virus. This medicine is also used to treat aplastic anemia. The eltrombopag in the drug – Trombopag 25 mg is a thrombopoietin agonist.

This helps stimulate the formation of more platelets in the body, which in turn helps prevent or reduce excessive bleeding. This medicine is also taken with interferon and ribavirin for the treatment to take action. The Trombopag 25 mg (Eltrombopag Olamine) is given to patients who have –

– Low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection.

– Aplastic anemia.

– If other medications, as well as surgery to remove the spleen, were unsuccessful.

Administration of Trombopag 25 mg:

The Trombopag 25 mg (Eltrombopag Olamine) has to be taken orally as directed by the physician. The tablets should be taken once a day with water, without chewing or crushing on them. Moreover, the dosage should be according to the prescription from the doctor.
It has to be taken at least two hours before the meals, especially dairy products and calcium-rich drinks, like milk. Or, the medicine is to be taken four hours after the patient has their meals that contain dairy products.

In general, the medicine needs to be taken an hour before the meals and two hours after having the meals. In case of a missed dose, do not take extra medicine on the next dosage, as it can lead to overdosing. Take the prescribed dosage at the next interval and continue according to the doctor’s instructions.

When should Trombopag 25 mg be avoided or taken cautiously?

As far as hepatitis C is concerned, it does not have any harmful effects on the kidney. – If the patient has a medical history of kidney problems. This is because hepatic impairment influences the exposure of eltrombopag. That is why it is important to adjust the dosage for patients suffering from ITP and aplastic anemia, especially those between six and above.

– If the patient is lactating or breastfeeding, it is better to consult a doctor before taking this drug. This is because it is not sure if the medicine ingredients will have an adverse effect on the mother’s milk that the infant will take.

– It is advised to discuss the dosage of the medicine with the physician before taking it if the patient is pregnant. This is because there are chances the elements of the medicine can be toxic for the fetus.

– In case of any allergies, the patient should discuss them beforehand with their doctor.

– Avoid getting into activities that may give you the risk of bleeding. Avoid sports and such. Even though Trombopag 25 mg (Eltrombopag Olamine) is taken to reduce the bleeding by helping in the production of platelet count, it is still a risk for the patient to indulge in activities that may lead to bleeding.

– Discuss the medical history and prescription or non-prescription medicines that the patient is already taking.
There are chances that the medicines may have an unwanted reaction with eltrombopag and cause harmful circumstances for the patient. This applies to any herbal medicine as well.

Most common side effects of Trombopag 25 mg (Eltrombopag Olamine):

– Nausea and diarrhea

– Increase in liver enzymes

– Upper respiratory tract infection

– Urinary tract infection

– Vomiting

– Muscle ache

– Flu symptoms like the common cold, fever, body ache, fatigue, etc.

– Hair loss

– Skin rash

Uncommon side effects of Trombopag 25 mg (Eltrombopag Olamine):

– Having difficulty in speaking

– Experiencing numbness in the face or limbs.

– Blurry vision

– Lightheadedness