Avatrombopag
Generic name: avatrombopag [ A-va-TROM-boe-pag ]
Brand names: Doptelet, Doptelet (40 mg daily dose), Doptelet (60 mg daily dose)
Dosage form: oral tablet (20 mg)
Drug class:Platelet-stimulating agents
What is avatrombopag?
Avatrombopag is used to treat thrombocytopenia (a lack of platelets in the blood) in adults with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a medical procedure.
Avatrombopag is also used to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia when other treatments have failed.
Avatrombopag is not a cure for thrombocytopenia and it will not make your platelet counts normal.
Avatrombopag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use avatrombopag if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a blood clot; or
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder other than thrombocytopenia.
Your doctor will measure your platelet levels with a blood test before you start taking avatrombopag.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using avatrombopag, and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
How should I take avatrombopag?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take avatrombopag with food.
Avatrombopag is usually taken once daily to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia.
When given before a medical procedure in people with chronic liver disease: Avatrombopag is usually taken once daily for 5 days, beginning 10 to 13 days before your procedure. Carefully follow your doctor's dosing instructions about the timing of this medicine and the procedure.
Your doctor will measure your platelet levels weekly to determine how long to treat you with avatrombopag. You may also need blood tests for a few weeks after your last dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep each tablet in the foil blister pack until you are ready to take a dose.