Celbopag 50mg Tablet: Effective Treatment for Your Needs

Celbopag 50mg Tablet

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.

Therapeutic Effects:

• Stimulates megakaryocytes, the large bone marrow cells responsible for producing platelets.
• Raises the number of platelets in the blood, preventing bleeding and bruising.

Important Information:

• Store at room temperature (25°C).
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Do not take with dairy products, antacids, mineral and vitamin supplements (iron, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, selenium, and zinc), as they interfere with absorption.
• Regular monitoring of platelet count and other blood parameters is necessary.

Contraindications:

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

Precautions:

• Consult a doctor before use if you have lung problems.
• Inform your healthcare provider about all medications you are taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Do not drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking the tablet, as it may cause dizziness and impair concentration.

Side Effects:

• Common side effects include 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.

FAQ:

1. What is ITP?
   • Immune thrombocytopenia, also known as ITP, is a rare blood disorder. People with ITP have insufficient platelets in their blood. A low platelet count can cause bruising and bleeding.
2. Who should not use the Celbopag 50mg Tablet?
   • People with immune (primary thrombocytopenia (ITP) and children under one should not use Celbopag 50mg Tablet. It is also not suggested for people with severe aplastic anemia and hepatitis C.
3. Will you be monitored during treatment with the Celbopag 50mg Tablet?
   • Yes, you will be monitored during the Celbopag 50mg Tablet. Your healthcare provider will regularly access your white blood cell, platelets, blood clotting factors, heart rate, eye test, and complete blood count.
4. Is it safe to take a Celbopag 50mg Tablet on an empty stomach?
   • Yes, Celbopag 50mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. Because antacids, mineral and vitamin supplements (iron, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, selenium, and zinc), dairy products, calcium-enriched foods, and fortified juices interfere with this drug absorption. So, please take them at least two hours before or four hours after taking the medication.
5. What happens if you discontinue using the Celbopag 50mg Tablet?
   • If you discontinue using Celbopag 50mg 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. How to store a Celbopag 50mg Tablet?
   • Store Celbopag 50mg Tablet at 25°C and out of the reach of children. After the expiration date, do not use this medication.

Fact Box:

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

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