Eltrombopag STADA
Eltrombopag Stada increases the number of platelets in your blood, which helps to stop bleeding and prevent bruising.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Eltrombopag olamine
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The typical starting dose is one 50 mg tablet once daily for most adults and children aged 6-17 for ITP or severe aplastic anemia; for children aged 1-5 with ITP, and adults with Hepatitis C or of East/Southeast Asian origin, the starting dose is one 25 mg tablet once daily.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not take dairy products, antacids, or mineral supplements within 4 hours before or 2 hours after taking this medicine.
Important
Do not take more than one dose per day; your doctor may adjust your dosage based on effectiveness.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Common cold or upper respiratory infection
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Cough
- •Back pain
- •Muscle pain, cramps, or weakness
- •Bone pain
- •Heavy menstrual bleeding
- •Sore throat or discomfort when swallowing
- •Eye problems (e.g., dry eyes, eye pain, blurred vision, abnormal eye tests)
- •Vomiting
- •Flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, body aches)
- •Cold sores (herpes labialis)
- •Pneumonia
- •Sinus irritation or inflammation (swelling)
- •Tonsil inflammation or infection
- •Gingivitis (gum inflammation)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Tingling, prickling, or numbness (pins and needles)
- •Reduced skin sensation
- •Drowsiness
- •Ear pain
- •Localized swelling from blood leaking into tissues (bruise)
- •Hot flushes
- •Mouth problems (e.g., dry mouth, soreness, tongue pain, bleeding gums, ulcers)
- •Runny nose
- •Toothache
- •Abdominal pain
- •Abnormal liver function test results (e.g., increased liver enzymes like ALAT, ASAT)
- •Skin changes (e.g., excessive sweating, itchy rash, red spots, altered appearance)
- •Hair loss
- •Foamy, frothy, or bubbly urine (signs of protein in urine)
- •Fever or feeling hot
- •Chest pain
- •Weakness or feeling faint
- •Difficulty sleeping or depression
- •Migraine
- •Impaired vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Headache
- •Swelling of hands or feet
- •Low red blood cells (anemia)
- •Low white blood cells
- •Low platelets (thrombocytopenia, seen in blood tests)
- •Low hemoglobin (seen in blood tests)
- •Increased white blood cells (leukocytosis, seen in blood tests)
- •Increased uric acid (seen in blood tests)
- •Low potassium (seen in blood tests)
- •Increased creatinine (seen in blood tests)
- •Increased alkaline phosphatase (seen in blood tests)
- •Increased bilirubin (seen in blood tests)
- •Increased protein levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Nasal and throat pain
- •Itchy, runny, or blocked nose
- •Sore throat, runny nose, blocked nose, and sneezing
- •Anxiety
- •Feeling cold (chills)
- •General feeling of discomfort or illness
- •Vision problems (e.g., blurred vision, cataracts, vitreous opacities, dry/itchy eyes, yellowing of eyes or skin)
- •Fainting or syncope
- •Skin problems (e.g., small red or purple spots from bleeding, rash, itching, hives, skin changes)
- •Abdominal bloating
- •Constipation
- •Weight loss
- •Unusual drowsiness
- •Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
- •Mood changes
- •Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
- •Cough with mucus
- •Gastric symptoms (e.g., indigestion, taste disturbances, hemorrhoids, stomach discomfort, esophageal varices, bleeding)
- •Skin redness
- •Chest discomfort
- •Fluid retention leading to swelling in lower limbs
- •Sneezing
- •Inflamed or sore mouth, toothache
- •Brain dysfunction due to liver damage
- •Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- •Bronchitis
- •Nervousness
- •Increased eosinophils (seen in blood tests)
- •Low neutrophils (seen in blood tests)
- •Low albumin (seen in blood tests)
- •Increased creatine kinase (seen in blood tests)
- •Iron overload (seen in blood tests)
- •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia, seen in blood tests)
- •Urinary tract infection
RARE
- •Allergic reaction
- •Circulatory disorder affecting part of the heart
- •Sudden shortness of breath with sharp chest pain and/or rapid breathing (possible pulmonary embolism)
- •Loss of lung function due to pulmonary artery blockage
- •Pain, swelling, and/or redness around a vein (possible deep vein thrombosis)
- •Yellowing of skin and/or abdominal pain (possible bile duct obstruction or liver damage)
- •Drug-induced liver injury
- •Rapid heartbeat, irregular heart rhythm, bluish skin, heart rhythm disturbances (e.g., QT prolongation)
- •Blood clot (general)
- •Gout (joint pain and swelling caused by uric acid)
- •Lack of interest, mood changes, or crying unexpectedly
- •Balance, speech, or nerve disorders, tremor
- •Painful or abnormal skin sensations
- •Paralysis on one side of the body
- •Migraine with aura
- •Nerve damage
- •Blood vessel widening or swelling causing headache
- •Eye problems (e.g., increased tearing, cataracts, retinal bleeding)
- •Nasal, throat, and sinus symptoms with sleep breathing difficulties
- •Blisters or ulcers in the mouth and throat
- •Digestive issues (e.g., frequent bowel movements, food poisoning, blood in stool, bloody vomit)
- •Rectal bleeding, discolored stool, abdominal bloating, or constipation
- •Mouth symptoms (e.g., dry mouth, soreness, tongue pain, bleeding gums, discomfort)
- •Sunburn
- •Feeling hot or anxious
- •Redness or swelling around a wound
- •Skin bleeding around a catheter (if present)
- •Sensation of a foreign body
- •Kidney problems (e.g., inflammation, frequent nighttime urination, kidney failure)
- •Cold sweat
- •General malaise
- •Skin infection
- •Skin changes (e.g., discoloration, peeling, itching)
- •Muscle weakness
- •Rectal or colon cancer
- •Painful urination
- •Gastritis or gastroenteritis, throat pain
- •Skin lesions, bruising at injection site, chest discomfort
- •Anemia due to excessive red blood cell destruction (hemolytic anemia)
- •Confusion or agitation
- •Liver failure
- •Iron overload (seen in blood tests)
- •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia, seen in blood tests)
- •Skin discoloration
- •Darker skin tone
- •Spleen infarct (blockage of blood supply to the spleen)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Eltrombopag Stada if you are allergic to eltrombopag or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, as this medicine can affect your liver. Seek immediate medical attention if your skin or eyes turn yellow, or your urine becomes unusually dark.
- This medicine can increase the risk of blood clots. Seek immediate medical help if you experience swelling, pain, warmth, redness or tenderness in one leg, sudden shortness of breath with chest pain, fast breathing, stomach pain, swollen stomach, or blood in your stools.
- Do not stop taking Eltrombopag Stada without talking to your doctor, as your platelet count may drop significantly.
- Do not take this medicine with dairy products, antacids, or mineral supplements as they can prevent it from working properly.
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- Not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use reliable birth control during treatment.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or other side effects that affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have another blood disorder, such as myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
- Your doctor may recommend regular eye examinations to check for cataracts.