Revolade Tablet (Eltrombopag)
Revolade Tablet (Eltrombopag)is used to treat low platelet count due to chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It is also used to treat severe aplastic anemia.
Revolade 50mg Tablet is a thrombopoietin agonist. It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood. The function of platelets is to help reduce bleeding.
Uses of Revolade Tablet
- Low platelet count due to ITP or HCV infection
- Treatment of Severe Aplastic Anemia
Benefits of Revolade Tablet
Revolade 50mg Tablet is used to increase the number of platelets (cells that help the blood clot) to decrease the risk of bleeding in adults and children 1 year of age and older who have chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP, an ongoing condition that may cause unusual bruising or bleeding due to an abnormally low number of platelets in the blood). It is used in patients who have not benefited or cannot be treated with other treatments, including medications or surgery to remove the spleen. Revolade 50mg Tablet is also used to increase the number of platelets in people who have hepatitis C (a viral infection that may damage the liver). It is usually given along with other medicines.
Side effects of Revolade Tablet
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 Revolade
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Vomiting
- Increased liver enzymes
- Muscle pain
- Urinary tract infection
How to use Revolade Tablet
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. Revolade 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Revolade Tablet works
Revolade 50mg Tablet is a thrombopoietin agonist. It works by stimulating the formation of new platelets in the blood. Platelets help to reduce or prevent bleeding.