Nplate Side Effects

Generic Name: romiplostim

Please note - some side effects for Nplate may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Nplate - for the Consumer

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All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using NPlate:

Dizziness; headache; indigestion; joint pain; muscle tenderness or weakness; shoulder pain; stomach pain or upset; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blurred vision; chest pain; leg or arm pain; numbness or tingling of the hands and feet; one-sided weakness; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual weakness or tiredness; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Nplate Side Effects - for the Professional

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The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5% higher patient incidence in Nplate versus placebo) are arthralgia, dizziness, insomnia, myalgia, pain in extremity, abdominal pain, shoulder pain, dyspepsia, and paresthesia. Headache was the most commonly reported adverse reaction that did not occur at ≥ 5% higher patient incidence in Nplate versus placebo. (6.1)

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