Augplat 250mcg Injection

Description

Augplat 250mcg Injection is used in the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia in patients who have had an insufficient response to other treatments like corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy. Augplat 250mcg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. The most common side effects are headache, joint pain, insomnia, muscle pain, pain in extremity, abdominal pain, indigestion, and paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation). Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse. Before getting this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have or had a blood clot, bleeding problems, or have liver or kidney problems. Let your doctor also know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.

Introduction

In Chronic immune thrombocytopenia Chronic immune thrombocytopenia is a condition of low levels of platelets in our blood. Platelets are those cells that help in clotting and control bleeding. Augplat 250mcg Injection helps in controlling bleeding by speeding up blood clotting. It helps to prevent excessive loss of blood, stops bleeding and enhances the healing process. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Benefits

Augplat 250mcg Injection is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. It works in the same way as thrombopoietin (TPO). It helps in increasing platelet production through activation of the thrombopoietin receptor.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Augplat 250mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Augplat 250mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Augplat 250mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Augplat 250mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. It may cause mild to moderate, transient bouts of dizziness in some patients. If you experienced this, do not drive or operate machines. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Augplat 250mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Augplat 250mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.