AVAPAG

AVAPAG

Generic Name: Avatrombopag INN
Strength: 20 mg
Dosage Form: Tablet
Category: Hematopoietic Agent / Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonist
TG Name: Thrombocytopenia Management
Status: Prescription Only Medicine (POM)


Short Description

AVAPAG® is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist containing Avatrombopag INN 20 mg, used for the treatment of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), including in patients with chronic liver disease or immune thrombocytopenia. It helps increase platelet production. To be used only under medical supervision.

Description

1. Product Overview: AVAPAG® is an oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist containing Avatrombopag, used to increase platelet counts in patients with thrombocytopenia of various causes.

2. Composition: Avatrombopag INN 20 mg | Dosage Form: Tablet

3. Pharmacological Class: Thrombopoietin (TPO) Receptor Agonist

4. Mechanism of Action: Avatrombopag stimulates thrombopoietin receptors on megakaryocyte precursors in the bone marrow, increasing platelet production and improving platelet counts.

5. Indications: Thrombocytopenia in chronic liver disease patients prior to procedures | Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) | Other conditions associated with low platelet count (as prescribed)

6. Dosage & Administration: As directed by physician or specialist only | Oral use | Usually taken once daily with food | Dose depends on platelet count and clinical condition

7. Clinical Benefits: Increases platelet count | Reduces bleeding risk | Helps avoid platelet transfusion in selected cases | Supports safe medical procedures

8. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Avatrombopag or any component of the formulation

9. Precautions: Risk of thromboembolic events | Regular platelet monitoring required | Use cautiously in patients with clotting risk factors

10. Drug Interactions: May interact with OATP1B1/1B3 inhibitors and other drugs affecting hepatic transport

11. Special Populations: Use in pregnancy and lactation only if clearly necessary and prescribed | Pediatric use under specialist supervision

12. Adverse Effects: Headache | Fatigue | Nausea | Abdominal discomfort | Increased risk of thrombosis (rare)

13. Storage Conditions: Store below 30°C | Protect from light and moisture | Keep out of reach of children

14. Packaging: Tablet blister pack

15. Manufacturer: Everest Pharmaceutical Ltd.

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