Eltromag 50 Tablet

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MRP: ₹ 979
Packing: 7.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Eltrombopag (50mg)
Brand: Cipla Ltd
Uses: Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenia,Low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection,Treatment of Severe Aplastic Anemia

Description

Eltromag 50 Tablet is used to treat low platelet count due to chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
It is also used to treat severe aplastic anemia
Eltromag 50 Tablet is a thrombopoietin agonist
It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood
The function of platelets is to help reduce bleeding.
Take it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor
You may take it on an empty stomach
This medicine is to be swallowed as a whole
Do not chew, crush or break it
Inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to this medication.
The common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and urinary tract infection
Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you
They may be able able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the symptoms.
Before you take this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any preexisting medical conditions
Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking
Dose adjustments may be required in patients with liver diseases, inform your doctor.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Eltromag 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eltromag 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eltromag 50 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eltromag 50 Tablet is recommended.^However, inform your doctor if you have a kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Eltromag 50 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Eltromag 50 Tablet can make you dizzy and have other side effects that make you less alert. This may affect your driving ability.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Eltromag 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Eltromag 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eltromag 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists (TPO-RAs)
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Biphenyls Derivatives

Uses

Uses of Eltromag 50 Tablet

In Low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection Eltromag 50 Tablet is used to increase the number of platelets (cells that help the blood clot) to decrease the risk of bleeding in adults and children 1 year of age and older who have chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP, an ongoing condition that may cause unusual bruising or bleeding due to an abnormally low number of platelets in the blood)
It is used in patients who have not benefited or cannot be treated with other treatments, including medications or surgery to remove the spleen
Eltromag 50 Tablet is also used to increase the number of platelets in people who have hepatitis C (a viral infection that may damage the liver)
It is usually given along with other medicines
In Treatment of Severe Aplastic Anemia Eltromag 50 Tablet is also used in combination with other medications to treat aplastic anemia, a condition in which the body does not make enough new blood cells, in adults and children 2 years of age and above
Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefits.