Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Treatments

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Generic Name

Eltrombopag

Brand Names
Promacta, Eltrombopag Olamine, Alvaiz
FDA approval date: April 01, 2016
Classification: Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonist
Form: Tablet, Powder

What is Promacta (Eltrombopag)?

PROMACTA is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated: for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult and pediatric patients 1 year and older with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia who have had an insufficient response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy. PROMACTA should be used only in patients with ITP whose degree of thrombocytopenia and clinical condition increase the risk for bleeding.
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