REVOLADE 25MG
Eltrombopag under the brand-name drug Revolade 25mg. The drug is not available as a generic drug. Revolade 25mg drug may be needed as part of combination therapy. Thereby drug may need to take it with other medications. Revolade 25mg is a prescription drug which is used under the guidance of the doctorINDICATION
Revolade 25mg is mainly indicated for the treatment of patients having Reduced platelet levels due to chronic immune thrombocytopeniaRevolade 25mg is mainly indicated for the treatment of patients having reduced platelet counts due to chronic hepatitis C virus infection Revolade 25mg is mainly indicated for the treatment of patients having Severe Aplastic Anemia
1. First line treatment of severe Aplastic Anemia
2. Treatment of refractory severe Aplastic Anemia
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Revolade exists in a class of drugs called thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonists. Classification of drugs is an association of medications which work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Chronic Hepatitis C-associated Thrombocytopenia:The recommended dose: 25 mg PO qDay
Dose is Adjust in 25 mg accretion q2weeks PRN to attain target Pelt needed to start/control antiviral therapy with pegylated interferon and ribavirin; not to exceed 100 mg/day
Severe Aplastic Anemia
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
• nausea• fever
• weakness
• pain in head
• cough
• decreased appetite
• flu
• low red blood cells
• diarrhea.
PRECAUTIONS
If the patients have cataracts, avoid the drug due to the drug effects cataracts and make the condition worse. Disease progression warning: Avoid using the drug while the patients have myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), will increase the risk of death.If other blood clot risk factors, then avoid the drug because it will increase platelet counts and blood clots.
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