ANAGRELIDE

Overview

ANAGRELIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Anagrelide lowers platelets (blood-clotting cells) in the body, which helps prevent blood clots from forming. Anagrelide is used to treat a blood cell disorder called thrombocythemia (also called thrombocytosis), which occurs when your body produces too many platelet cells. It may make you dizzy. Get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Usage

ANAGRELIDE is generally used to treat: Thrombocytosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

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

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

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?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Avoid excess dosage.
  • This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
  • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of heart problems (e.g., heart attack, irregular heartbeat), lung problems, kidney problems, liver problems.
  • This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
  • Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.
  • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ANAGRELIDE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness

Common Side-Effects

ANAGRELIDE : Anxiety, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Confusion, Difficulty Urinating, Pain With Urination, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Noisy Breathing, Pale Skin, Difficulty Sleeping, Vomit, Weakness (generalized), Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Weight Gain

Serious Side-Effects

ANAGRELIDE : Face Swelling, Arms Swelling, Hands Swelling, Legs Swelling, Body Pain, Chest Pain, Nasal Congestion, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Throat Soreness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fever, Weight Gain, Runny Nose, Difficulty Swallowing, Muffled Voice

Disease Interactions

ANAGRELIDE can interfere with: Heart Failure, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

ANAGRELIDE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS COAGULATION MODIFIERS / COAGULATION MODIFIERS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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