Elopag 50

Elopag 50

Generic Name: Eltrombopag INN
Strength: 50 mg
Dosage Form: Tablet
Category: Hematopoietic Agent / Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonist
TG Name: Thrombocytopenia Management
Status: Prescription Only Medicine (POM)


Short Description

Elopag 50® is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist containing Eltrombopag INN 50 mg, used for the treatment of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), including immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and other selected conditions. It helps increase platelet production in the bone marrow. To be used only under medical supervision.

Description

1. Product Overview: Elopag 50® is an oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist containing Eltrombopag, used to increase platelet counts in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia and other thrombocytopenic conditions.

2. Composition: Eltrombopag INN 50 mg | Dosage Form: Tablet

3. Pharmacological Class: Thrombopoietin (TPO) Receptor Agonist

4. Mechanism of Action: Eltrombopag stimulates thrombopoietin receptors on megakaryocyte precursors in the bone marrow, increasing platelet production and reducing bleeding risk.

5. Indications: Chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) | Thrombocytopenia associated with chronic liver disease | Other thrombocytopenic conditions as prescribed

6. Dosage & Administration: As directed by physician or hematology specialist only | Oral use | Usually taken once daily | Should be taken on an empty stomach or as advised

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

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

9. Precautions: Risk of hepatotoxicity and liver enzyme elevation | Regular liver function and platelet monitoring required | Risk of thrombosis if platelet count becomes high

10. Drug Interactions: May interact with polyvalent cations (calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron) which reduce absorption

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

12. Adverse Effects: Nausea | Headache | Fatigue | Elevated liver enzymes | 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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