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Augplat 250mcg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
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 used to treat a bleeding disorder caused by low blood platelet count. It can also be used to treat low platelet count in certain infections (Hepatitis C Virus) and severe deficiency conditions (severe aplastic anemia)
Augplat 250mcg Injection is used to treat a bleeding disorder caused by low blood platelet count. It can also be used to treat low platelet count in certain infections (Hepatitis C Virus) and severe deficiency conditions (severe aplastic anemia)
Uses of Augplat Injection
- Chronic immune thrombocytopenia
Benefits of Augplat Injection
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.
Side effects of Augplat Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Augplat
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Muscle pain
- Pain in extremities
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
How to use Augplat Injection
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.
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.
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Quick tips
- Augplat 250mcg Injection is used to increase the number of platelets (cells that help the blood to clot) in order to decrease the risk of bleeding in adults.
- Your platelet level will be checked for at least 2 weeks after you finish your treatment with Augplat 250mcg Injection.
- Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a blood clot, bleeding problems, any type of cancer that affects your blood cells. Also, tell your doctor if you have had your spleen removed.
- You may experience joint or muscle pain as a result of this medication. Ask your healthcare provider if you may take mild pain medicine to relieve this.
- Avoid sun exposure. Wear SPF 15 (or higher) sunblock and protective clothing.
- Continue to avoid activities that may cause injury and bleeding during your treatment with Augplat 250mcg Injection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carboxylic acid and derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Thrombopoietin agonist
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Romiplostim [FDA Label]. Thousand Oaks, CA: Amgen Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1233-34.
- Romiplostim [EMC SmPC]. Cambridge, UK: Amgen Ltd.; 2013 [revised Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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