What is Promacta? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Promacta

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

• Take this medicine without a meal or with a meal low in calcium.

• Tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or mix it with food or liquids.

• Oral liquid: Mix the powder with cold water only. Take the medicine within 30 minutes after mixing it. If it comes in contact with your skin, wash it right away with soap and water. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: If you missed a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose in a day.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused oral liquid within 30 minutes of mixing it.

• Tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or mix it with food or liquids.

• Missed dose: If you missed a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose in a day.

• Take this medicine without a meal or with a meal low in calcium.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

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

• Oral liquid: Mix the powder with cold water only. Take the medicine within 30 minutes after mixing it. If it comes in contact with your skin, wash it right away with soap and water. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused oral liquid within 30 minutes of mixing it.

What to do if you miss a dose of Promacta

Promacta contraindications - Who shouldn't take Promacta?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to eltrombopag, or if you are pregnant.

Promacta warnings

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 7 days after the last dose.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including cirrhosis), bleeding problems, or a history of blood clots or cataracts. Tell your doctor if you had surgery to remove your spleen.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for liver problemsIncreased risk of blood clotsNew or worsening cataracts

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

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

Promacta interactions & what to avoid when taking Promacta

• Some foods and medicines can affect how eltrombopag works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Bosentan, glyburide, imatinib, irinotecan, lapatinib, methotrexate, mitoxantrone, olmesartan, repaglinide, rifampin, sulfasalazine, topotecan, valsartanBlood thinner (including warfarin)Statin medicine to lower cholesterol (including atorvastatin, ezetimibe, fluvastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin)

• Antacids, multivitamins that contain aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, or zinc, or other products high in calcium (including dairy products, juices, and certain fruits and vegetables) must be taken at least 4 hours before or 2 hours after you take eltrombopag.

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

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