Eltrombopag Benefits & Uses

Eltrombopag is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Thrombocytopenia and ITP

Other Benefits

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 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?

Using Eltrombopag does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Eltrombopag on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Eltrombopag on the Heart?

Eltrombopag is not harmful 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, the use of Eltrombopag in mental disorders is not effective.

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

Information about the interaction of Eltrombopag and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown