Description
Composition Avatrombopag (20mg)
Substitutes Elbonix 25mg 7s x 4 , Revolade 25mg 7s x 2 (IN),?Trombopag 25mg
Primary Use Low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection
Medicine Overview of Avalet-20
Uses of Avalet-20
Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet is used for low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection. It is used to treat low platelet count due to chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It??s also used to treat severe aplastic anemia.
Avalet-20 side effects
Common
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Upper respiratory tract infection, Vomiting, Increased liver enzymes, Muscle pain, Urinary tract infection.
How to use Avalet-20
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Avalet-20 works
Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet is a thrombopoietin agonist. It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood. Platelets help to reduce or prevent bleeding.
In Depth Information on Avalet-20
Expert advice for Avalet-20
- Take Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- Take Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after eating dairy products and calcium-fortified juices.
Avalet-20 related warnings
Special precautions for Avalet-20
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet can make you dizzy and have other side effects that make you less alert. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
SAFE
Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have a kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Avalet-20?
If you miss a dose of Avalet-20 (Avatrombopag) 20mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
