It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Idiopag. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Idiopag 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Idiopag is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Idiopag may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Idiopag can make you dizzy and have other side effects that make you less alert. This may affect your driving ability.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Idiopag is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Idiopag 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.
CAUTION
Idiopag should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Idiopag may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Idiopag 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Idiopag 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.
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Uses of Idiopag
Low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection
Side effects of Idiopag
Common
Nausea
Diarrhea
Upper respiratory tract infection
Vomiting
Increased liver enzymes
Muscle pain
Urinary tract infection
How to use Idiopag
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Idiopag is to be taken empty stomach.
How Idiopag works
Idiopag is a thrombopoietin agonist. It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood. Platelets help to reduce or prevent bleeding.
What if you forget to take Idiopag?
If you miss a dose of Idiopag, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Take Idiopag on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
Take Idiopag at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after eating dairy products and calcium-fortified juices.
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take at least 4 hr before or after antacids, dairy products or other Ca-containing food products or mineral suppl...
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Adult Dose
Adult
Chronic ITP: Initial dose 50 mg once daily. Adjust to maintain platelet count greater than or equal to 50×109 /L ...
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Child Dose
Child 6 years or older
Chronic ITP: Initial dose 50 mg once daily.
Child 1 to 5 year
The initial dose is 25 mg once daily.
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Renal Dose
Renal Impairment: No dose adjustment is necessary in ITP patients with renal impairment.
Contraindication
Eltrombopag is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment and who are hypersensitive to any of its excipients.
Mode of Action
Small-molecule thrombopoietin (TPO)-receptor agonist that interacts with human TPO receptor transmembrane domain of human TPO-receptor & initiates sig...
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Precaution
Regularly monitor clinical haematology, platelet counts & serum liver test throughout therapy. Renal & hepatic impairment; hepatic disease. Thrombotic...
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Side Effect
Most common adverse reactions are nausea diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, increased ALT, mayalgia, urinanry tract infection, fatigue, head...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Available data from published case reports and postmarketing experience with use in pregnant women are insufficient to assess any drug-asso...
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