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Nplate: 7 things you should know

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 28, 2024.

1. How it works

2. Upsides

3. Downsides

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:

Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects

4. Bottom Line

Nplate may be used to increase platelet counts above 50 x 109/L in adults and children with ITP who have not had a good response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or removal of their spleen (splenectomy). It may also be used to treat acute radiation exposure (greater than 2 Gy). Side effects include pain, thromboembolic events, dizziness, insomnia, and dyspepsia.

5. Tips

6. Response and effectiveness

7. Interactions

Medicines that interact with Nplate may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works for, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with Nplate. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed.

There is only 1 documented interaction with Nplate, which is:

Refer to the product information for Nplate for any new interactions.

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Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Nplate only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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