Promacta Side Effects

Generic Name: eltrombopag

Please note - some side effects for Promacta 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 Promacta - for the Consumer

Promacta

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 Promacta:

Indigestion; menstrual changes; minor muscle aches or pain; nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding of the eye or eyelid; chest pain; coughing; dark urine; new or worsening vision problems (eg, cloudy vision); pain, redness, or swelling in the legs; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; stroke symptoms (eg, confusion, slurred speech, sudden vision changes, one-sided weakness); trouble breathing; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual burning, itching, numbness or tingling of the skin; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Promacta Side Effects - for the Professional

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The most common adverse reactions (occurring in more than 1 patient receiving Promacta and at a higher rate in Promacta versus placebo) were: nausea, vomiting, menorrhagia, myalgia, paresthesia, cataract, dyspepsia, ecchymosis, thrombocytopenia, increased ALT/AST and conjunctival hemorrhage. (6.1)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact GlaxoSmithKline at 1-888-825-5249 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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