REVOLADE 50MG TAB

Overview

REVOLADE 50MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

REVOLADE 50MG TAB is composed of: ELTROMBOPAG (50.0 MG)

Eltrombopag is a man-made form of a protein that increases production of platelets (blood-clotting cells) in your body. Eltrombopag can lower the risk of bleeding by increasing platelets in your blood.Eltrombopag is used to prevent bleeding episodes in people with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a bleeding condition caused by a lack of platelets in the blood. This medicine is for use in adults and children.Eltrombopag is also used to prevent bleeding in adults with chronic hepatitis C who are treated with an interferon (such as Intron A, Infergen, Pegasys, PegIntron, Rebetron, Redipen, or Sylatron).Eltrombopag is also used to treat severe aplastic anemia in adults after other medicines.Eltrombopag is a thrombopoietin agonist. It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood. Platelets help to reduce or prevent bleeding.

Usage

ELTROMBOPAG is generally used to treat: Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Autoimmune, Hepatitis C, Aplastic Anemia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

REVOLADE 50MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for REVOLADE 50MG TAB and its Constituents


  • Take Eltrombopag on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
  • You should not use eltrombopag if you are allergic to it.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Do not take this medicine with milk or calcium-fortified juice.
  • Do not crush an eltrombopag tablet. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ELTROMBOPAG over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

ELTROMBOPAG : Diarrhoea, Blindness, Muscle Pain, Dry Mouth, Indigestion, Heartburn, Skin Rash, Eyes Blurred Vision, Body Discomfort, Lower Back Pain, Nausea, Body Excessive Sweating, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Redness, Neck Enlarged Or Swollen Glands, Loss Of Voice, Vomit, Difficulty Swallowing

Serious Side-Effects

ELTROMBOPAG : Itchy Skin, Muscle Cramp, Muscle Pain, Face Swelling, Arms Swelling, Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Body Pain, Chills, Fever, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Head Headache, Pale Skin, Weight Gain, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Hands Tingling, Fatigue (tiredness), Eyes Yellow Eyes, Decreased Appetite, Hair Loss, Body Loss Of Movement

Rare Side-Effects

ELTROMBOPAG : Dizziness

Food Interactions


  • Eltrombopag and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc or other minerals may interfere with the absorption of eltrombopag and reduce its effectiveness.
  • Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of eltrombopag.
  • In addition, minerals such as aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc can also interfere with eltrombopag absorption into the bloodstream, which may make the medication less effective in treating your condition.

Disease Interactions

ELTROMBOPAG can interfere with: Hepatitis, Acute Liver Failure, Glaucoma, Thromboembolism

Technical Classification

ELTROMBOPAG is categorized as: PLATELET-STIMULATING AGENTS / COAGULATION MODIFIERS

Available Alternatives for REVOLADE 50MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

REVOLADE 50MG TABINR 14200 for 7 TABLETSELTROMBOPAG 50.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ELTROMBOPAGELTROMBOPAG
REVOLADE 25MG TABINR 6768 for 7 TABLETSELTROMBOPAG 25.0 MG