Lusutrombopag

Generic name: Lusutrombopag
Brand names: Mulpleta
Dosage form: oral tablet (3 mg)
Drug class: Platelet-stimulating agents

Usage of Lusutrombopag

Lusutrombopag is a man-made form of a protein that increases production of platelets (blood-clotting cells) in your body. Lusutrombopag can lower the risk of bleeding by increasing platelets in your blood.

Lusutrombopag is used to treat thrombocytopenia (a lack of platelets in the blood) in adults with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a medical procedure.

Lusutrombopag is not a cure for thrombocytopenia and it will not make your platelet counts normal.

Lusutrombopag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Lusutrombopag side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

You could develop a blood clot if your platelet count gets too high while you are taking lusutrombopag. Call your doctor or get emergency medical help if you have:

sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body);

problems with vision or speech;

swelling or redness in an arm or leg;

fever, chills;

stomach pain (upper right side), vomiting;

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Common side effects of lusutrombopag may include:

headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Lusutrombopag

You should not use lusutrombopag if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

a blood clot; or

a bleeding or blood clotting disorder other than thrombocytopenia.

It is not known whether lusutrombopag will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Also do not breast-feed for at least 28 days after your last dose.

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How to use Lusutrombopag

Usual Adult Dose for Thrombocytopenia:

3 mg orally once a day starting 8 to 14 days prior to a scheduled procedureDuration of therapy: 7 daysComments: Patients should undergo their procedure 2 to 8 days after the last dose.Use: Treatment of thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a procedure.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Lusutrombopag

Other drugs may affect lusutrombopag, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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