Revolade 50mg 14 Film Coated Tablet

# Drug Description Template

## Brand Name: Revolade 50 mg 14 Film Coated Tablets

## Generic Name: Eltrombopag

## About the Drug:
Revolade contains **eltrombopag**, a medicine that helps your body make more platelets. Platelets are the blood cells that help stop bleeding and form clots. This medicine is often used when platelet counts are low and may help reduce the risk of bruising and bleeding. It is commonly prescribed for certain blood conditions where the body does not make enough platelets, and in some cases to help patients respond better to treatment.

## Indications: When do you need this medication?
* **Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)**: Used to treat low platelet counts caused by the immune system attacking platelets, which can lead to bruising, bleeding, or petechiae.
* **Severe Aplastic Anemia**: Used in some patients with a serious bone marrow disorder where the body does not produce enough blood cells, including platelets.
* **Thrombocytopenia in Chronic Hepatitis C**: In some patients with hepatitis C, it may be used to raise platelet levels so that antiviral treatment can continue safely.

## Dosage and Administration: How to use the drug safely and effectively?
* **Usual Dosage**:
* The dose depends on your condition, age, liver function, and platelet count.
* For adults with ITP, treatment often starts at **50 mg once daily**.
* Some patients with certain ethnic backgrounds or liver disease may need a **lower starting dose**.
* The dose may be adjusted by your doctor based on regular blood tests.
* **Method of Administration**:
* Take the tablet **by mouth once daily**.
* Take it **at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals**.
* Swallow it with water.
* Do **not** take it with dairy products, calcium-fortified juices, antacids, or supplements containing iron, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, selenium, or zinc at the same time.
* **Important Tips**:
* Take it at the same time each day if possible.
* Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to.
* Your doctor will likely monitor your **platelet count and liver function** regularly.
* If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on that same day. Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless instructed by your doctor.

## Potential Side Effects: What might you feel?
* **Common Side Effects**:
* Headache
* Nausea
* Diarrhea
* Fatigue
* Muscle pain
* Mild increased liver tests
* These side effects are usually mild and may improve as your body adjusts to the medicine.
* **Rare Side Effects (requiring medical consultation)**:
* Signs of **liver problems** such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or severe tiredness
* Symptoms of a **blood clot** such as chest pain, shortness of breath, leg swelling, or sudden weakness
* Severe allergic reaction, including rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing
* Sudden vision changes
* Unusual bleeding or worsening bruising despite treatment

## Warnings and Precautions: Before using the drug
* **Contraindications**:
* Do not use if you are allergic to eltrombopag or any of the tablet ingredients.
* It may not be suitable for patients with certain severe liver conditions unless closely supervised by a doctor.
* **Drug Interactions**:
* Antacids, mineral supplements, and multivitamins containing **calcium, iron, magnesium, aluminum, selenium, or zinc** can reduce absorption.
* Some medicines may affect how eltrombopag works or increase side effects, so tell your doctor about **all** prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal products you use.
* Food, especially calcium-rich foods, can lower absorption if taken at the same time.
* **Special Conditions**:
* **Pregnancy**: Use only if clearly needed and prescribed by your doctor.
* **Breastfeeding**: Ask your doctor before use, as it is not always known if the medicine passes into breast milk.
* **Liver disease**: Extra monitoring is important because this medicine can affect liver tests.
* **Elderly patients**: May need careful dose adjustment and monitoring.
* **Children**: Dose and use depend on the specific condition and age; follow the specialist’s instructions exactly.

## Storage: How to keep the drug?
* **Temperature**:
* Store at **room temperature** as directed on the package insert, usually below **30°C**.
* **Storage Location**:
* Keep in the original package.
* Store away from moisture and direct sunlight.
* Keep out of reach of children.

## Frequently Asked Questions:
* **Does Revolade cause drowsiness?**: Drowsiness is not one of the most common effects, but some people may feel tired or weak. If you feel unusually sleepy or unwell, speak to your doctor.
* **Can I take Revolade with food?**: It is best to take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals, because food can reduce how well it is absorbed.
* **Can I use Revolade during pregnancy?**: Only if your doctor says it is necessary. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

## References:
* FDA Prescribing Information for Promacta (eltrombopag) — https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/
* NHS Medicines Guide: Eltrombopag — https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/eltrombopag/
* MedlinePlus: Eltrombopag — https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a609056.html
* European Medicines Agency (EMA) Product Information for Revolade — https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/revolade

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