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Elromo 75mg Tablet

Description:

• Elromo 75mg Tablet is an anticoagulant drug belonging to the thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist category.
• The active ingredient is Eltrombopag.
• It treats low platelet counts caused by primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) or hepatitis C (HCV) infection.
• Also used in adults to treat low blood counts caused by severe aplastic anaemia.

Uses:

• Low platelet counts due to ITP or HCV infection.
• 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 Safety Information:

• Hypersensitivity: Do not use if you have known hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to the drug or its components.
• Liver Impairment: Contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment or active liver disease.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding patients.
• Driving: Driving vehicles or operating heavy machinery is unsafe after taking the Elromo 75mg Tablet.
• Alcohol: It is unknown whether alcohol may interact with the Elromo 75mg Tablet.

Interaction with Other Drugs:

• Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional, vitamin, and herbal products.
• Certain medications, such as antacids, statins, ciclosporin, methotrexate, topotecan, lopinavir, ritonavir, and vitamin and mineral supplements, may interact with Elromo 75mg Tablet.

Storage:

• Store Elromo 75mg Tablet at room temperature (25°C).
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.

Administration:

• It is an orally available prescription drug.
• Always take Elromo 75mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take the tablet with or without food.
• Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet.
• Swallow the whole tablet with water.

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, and 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 Elromo 75mg Tablet?

   • People with immune (primary thrombocytopenia (ITP)) and children under one should not use Elromo 75mg Tablets. It is also not suggested for people with severe aplastic anemia and hepatitis C.

3. Will you be monitored during treatment with the Elromo 75mg Tablet?

   • Yes, you will be monitored during the Elromo 75mg Tablet treatment. 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 Elromo 75mg Tablet on an empty stomach?

   • Yes, Elromo 75mg Tablets should be taken on an empty stomach. 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 Elromo 75mg Tablet?

   • If you discontinue using Elromo 75mg Tablets 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 Elromo 75mg Tablet?

   • Store Elromo 75mg 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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