What is Doptelet: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jun 17, 2021

Doptelet overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Doptelet

Generic Names:

  • Doptelet

Uses:

  • Treats thrombocytopenia (low platelet levels) in patients with liver disease or chronic immune thrombocytopenia.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Hematopoietic

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Doptelet used for?

What form(s) does Doptelet come in

  • Tablet

What are common Doptelet doses?

  • Box 15 Tablets

Common Doptelet prescriptions

  • Doptelet
    10 tablets box

  • Doptelet
    15 tablets box

  • Doptelet
    30 tablets box

How to take Doptelet

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Doptelet

Doptelet contraindications

  • This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Doptelet warnings

  • This medicine may increase your risk for blood clots.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have ever had a blood clot.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose.

Doptelet interactions

Doptelet side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Pain in your lower leg (calf)

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood

  • Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea

  • Stomach pain

  • Fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, body aches

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