Warnings


What may interact with Promacta ?


-antacids
-bosentan
-calcium supplements
-certain medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban
-ezetimibe
-glyburide
-imatinib
-irinotecan
-iron supplements
-lapatinib
-magnesium supplements
-methotrexate
-mitoxantrone
-multivitamins with minerals
-NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-olmesartan
-omeprazole
-repaglinide
-rifampin
-selenium
-sulfasalazine
-topotecan
-valsartan
-zinc

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Promacta ?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-cancer
-history of blood clots
-eye disease, vision problems
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet, or red cell counts
-have had your spleen removed
-an unusual or allergic reaction to eltrombopag, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Promacta ?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. To receive this medicine, you, your doctor and your pharmacy must be registered in the Promacta Cares program.

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress and for the needed blood tests. It is important to keep all appointments.

Tell your doctor or health care professional right away if you have any change in your eyesight.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.