Platelet-stimulating agents
What are Platelet-stimulating agents?
Platelet-stimulating agents encourage the body to produce more platelets.
These agents may work by different mechanisms. They can stimulate megakaryocytes, precursors of platelets, to produce platelets faster than normal or they may act as c-mpl (TpoR) receptor agonists. The c-mpl (TpoR) receptor is a target for thrombopoietin, a hormone that stimulates development of megakaryocytes.
Platelet-stimulating agents are used to treat chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
List of Platelet-stimulating agents
View by Generic | Brand
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| eltrombopag systemic (Pro) Brand names: Promacta, Alvaiz |
23 reviews | |
| romiplostim systemic (Pro) Brand name: Nplate |
13 reviews | |
| avatrombopag systemic (Pro) Brand name: Doptelet |
10 reviews | |
| lusutrombopag systemic (Pro) Brand name: Mulpleta | No reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with platelet-stimulating agents:
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