Eltrombopag

Eltrombopag Tablets

(el TROM boe pag)

Promacta

Very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems have happened with this drug. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. This drug may raise the risk of liver failure when taken with interferon and ribavirin in patients with hepatitis C. If your doctor tells you to stop taking interferon and ribavirin, you will also need to stop taking this drug.

It is used to raise platelet counts. It is used to treat immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). It is used to treat aplastic anemia.

If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. If you have a low platelet count caused by some other health problems. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this drug. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Do not stop taking this drug without calling your doctor. You may have a greater risk of very low platelets and bleeding. If you need to stop this drug, talk with your doctor. This drug may make cataracts worse or may raise the chance of new cataracts. Talk with the doctor. Have an eye exam as you have been told by your doctor. If you are of East Asian descent, talk with your doctor. Blood clots have happened with this drug. Sometimes, blood clots like heart attack and stroke have been deadly. Talk with the doctor. Use care to prevent injury and avoid falls or crashes. This drug is not for use in people with a certain bone marrow problem called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). If you have MDS and you take this drug, MDS may get worse and turn into a type of blood cancer called acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). If MDS turns into AML, you could die sooner from AML. If you have MDS, talk with your doctor. This drug may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. Women must use birth control while taking this drug and for some time after the last dose. Ask your doctor how long to use birth control. If you get pregnant, call your doctor right away.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI) like blood in the urine, burning or pain when passing urine, feeling the need to pass urine often or right away, fever, lower stomach pain, or pelvic pain. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation. Any bruising or bleeding while you take and after you stop taking this drug. Feeling confused. Swelling of belly. Swelling in the arms or legs. Fever or chills. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of a blood clot like chest pain or pressure; coughing up blood; shortness of breath; swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm; or trouble speaking or swallowing.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Stomach pain or diarrhea. Feeling dizzy, tired, or weak. Cough. Muscle or joint pain. Signs of a common cold. Muscle spasm. Nose or throat irritation. Mouth pain. Tooth pain. Change in color of skin. Pain in arms or legs. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take this drug without a meal or with a meal low in calcium. Take this drug at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after foods or drinks high in calcium; antacids; or products that have calcium, iron, aluminum, magnesium, selenium, or zinc. Foods or drinks high in calcium include dairy products and some fruits, vegetables, and juices. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. Do not mix with food or drinks.

Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Store in the original container at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. This drug comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time this drug is refilled. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.