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Revolade 50Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Eltrombopag
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Revolade 50Mg Tablet

Revolade 50Mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonists, and is used to treat patients who have low platelet counts as a result of chronic immune thrombocytopenia or chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Revolade 50Mg Tablet is also used in combination with other drugs to treat conditions such as severe aplastic anemia. Generally, this medicine is administered to those patients who have not responded very well to other medicines, or surgery.

Revolade 50Mg Tablet is administered in the form of oral tablets, or via suspension, both of which are taken by the mouth, according to the dosage prescribed by the doctor.

Before using Revolade 50Mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you are using any prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or other herbal and dietary pills and supplements, if you are allergic to certain food items or substances, if you have a history of blood clots or blood related problems, or if you have a history of liver diseases.

Side effects of Revolade 50Mg Tablet include nausea, tiredness, fever, cough, headache, diarrhea, loss of appetite, flu and anemia.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Revolade 50Mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Revolade 50Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Revolade 50mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Eltrombopag, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication was developed in a bid to treat some conditions, which lead to thrombocytopenia. It acts by enhancing the c-mpl receptor. The primary target of this medicine is thrombopoietin.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

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