Adstrom 25mg Tablet: Effective Relief for Your Health Needs

Adstrom 25mg Tablet

Description:

• Category: Anticoagulant drug, Thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist.
• Active ingredient: Eltrombopag.

Uses:

• Treats low platelet counts caused by primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) or hepatitis C (HCV) infection.
• Used in adults to treat low blood counts caused by severe aplastic anaemia.

Contraindications:

• Not for use in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to the drug or its components.
• Contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment or active liver disease.
• Not recommended for children under one with ITP, and for patients under 18 with low platelet counts caused by hepatitis C or severe aplastic anaemia.

Precautions:

• Regular monitoring of platelet count and other blood parameters is necessary.
• Consult a doctor before starting treatment if you have lung diseases.
• Caution advised for patients with severe liver disease.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Driving vehicles or operating heavy machinery is unsafe after taking the tablet due to potential dizziness and impaired concentration.

Dosage and administration:

• Oral prescription drug.
• Dose and duration decided by the doctor based on disease condition and other factors.
• Take with or without food, do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
• Avoid dairy products, antacids, and supplements containing iron, aluminum, magnesium, calcium, selenium, zinc within 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking the medication.

Side effects:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea, abdominal pain
• Common cold
• Cough
• Respiratory tract infection
• Back pain
• High temperature
• Loss of appetite
• Hair loss
• Swelling in feet or hands
• Headache, dizziness
• Mouth and throat pain
• Joint pain

Important advice:

• Do not stop taking the tablet without talking to your doctor.
• Ensure regular monitoring of platelet count after stopping treatment.
• Inform your doctor about all other medicines, including over-the-counter, nutritional supplements, and herbal products.

FAQ:

1. Does Adstrom 25mg Tablet treat ITP? Yes, it treats low platelet counts caused by primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) or hepatitis C (HCV) infection.

2. Who should not use Adstrom 25mg Tablet? People with immune (primary thrombocytopenia (ITP) and children under one should not use Adstrom 25mg Tablet. It is also not suggested for people with severe aplastic anemia and hepatitis C.

3. Will you be monitored during treatment with Adstrom 25mg Tablet? Yes, your healthcare provider will regularly monitor your white blood cell, platelets, blood clotting factors, heart rate, eyes, and complete blood count during Adstrom 25mg Tablet medication.

4. Is it safe to take Adstrom 25mg Tablet on an empty stomach? Yes, Adstrom 25mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach.

5. What happens if you discontinue using Adstrom 25mg Tablet? If you discontinue using Adstrom 25mg Tablet suddenly, it decreases platelet count as it can lead to severe bleeding. However, telling your healthcare practitioner before discontinuing this medication is advisable.

6. Can I use Adstrom 25mg Tablet if I have liver problems? Adstrom 25mg Tablet should be cautiously administered in patients with severe liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary for severe liver failure. Inform your doctor if you have liver issues before initiating the therapy.

7. Can I drive while under Adstrom 25mg Tablet? No, it is not recommended to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking the Adstrom 25mg Tablet due to potential dizziness and impaired concentration.

Fact Box:

• Molecule name: Eltrombopag
• Therapeutic class: Anticoagulant
• Pharmacological class: Thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist
• Indications:
  1. Low platelet counts caused by immune primary thrombocytopenia (ITP) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
  2. Severe aplastic anaemia

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