Doptelet

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Doptelet is a prescription medicine used to treat low blood platelet counts in adults with long-lasting (chronic) liver disease who are scheduled to have a medical or dental procedure.

Doptelet is not used to make platelet counts normal in adults with chronic liver disease.

It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children.

• Store Doptelet at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
• Store the tablets in the original package.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

Active ingredient: avatrombopag

Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. Tablet coating film: polyvinyl alcohol, talc, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide and ferric oxide yellow.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer

• If you have an allergy to Doptelet (avatrombopag) or any part of Doptelet (avatrombopag).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take Doptelet (avatrombopag) and for 2 weeks after your last dose.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Doptelet (avatrombopag) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Take this medicine with food.

You should begin using this medicine 10 to 13 days before your scheduled procedure. You may have your medical or dental procedure 5 to 8 days after the last dose of avatrombopag.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage forms (tablets):
  • For thrombocytopenia:
    • Adults—Dose is based on your platelet count and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 40 (2 tablets) to 60 milligrams (mg) (3 tablets) once a day for 5 days.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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