This medicine is used for the following purposes:
- bleeding disorder
- bone marrow disorder
Brand Name(s): Nplate
Generic Name: Romiplostim
Instructions
This medicine will be given to you at the doctor's office.
This medicine is used by injecting it into the skin. Please ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for the correct places on your body where this medicine can be injected.
It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well.
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
It is very important that you follow your doctor's instructions for all blood tests.
Do not use more than 1 dose each week.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
This medicine is associated with an increased risk of serious heart problems, heart attack, and stroke. Please speak with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience chest pain or difficulty breathing.
Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
If you drink alcohol regularly, please speak with your doctor.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Always carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet indicating your medical condition.
Call your doctor right away if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising.
Some patients have serious side effects from this medicine. Ask your pharmacist to show you the information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and discuss it with you.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- pain in the abdomen
- decreased appetite
- diarrhea
- swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
- numbness or tingling in hands and feet
- headaches
- pain, redness, swelling near injection
- joint or muscle pain
- sore throat
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- chest pain
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- dizziness
- fainting
- sudden leg pain, swelling, warmth or redness
- shortness of breath
- symptoms of stroke (such as one-sided weakness, slurred speech, confusion)
- blurring or changes of vision
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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