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USES: This medication is used to treat a blood disorder (high platelet count) which can cause blood clots to form. The drug reduces the number of platelets in the bloodstream.
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Agrylin
Uses
This medication is used to treat a blood disorder (high platelet count) which can cause blood clots to form. The drug reduces the number of platelets in the bloodstream.
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
- Lab tests will be done to monitor the effectiveness and possible side effects of this drug.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
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How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This drug is taken by mouth 2 or 4 times daily for at least one week.
- The dosage is then adjusted to an effective dose, keeping your blood counts closer to normal.
- Dosage should not exceed 10 mg daily.
- Generally, blood counts begin to respond within 2 weeks.
Side Effects
- Headache, diarrhea, unusual weakness, nausea, dizziness may occur.
- If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Notify your doctor promptly of any shortness of breath, swelling, stomach or chest pain, rash, itching or tingling sensations.
- Unlikely but report promptly any irregular or fast heartbeat, one-sided muscle weakness in arms or legs, black stools, fainting, mental changes, vision problems, unusual bleeding or bruising or pink colored urine.
- Very unlikely but report promptly any unusual change in the amount of urine.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies), heart, kidney or liver disease.
- Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects.
- To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk.
- It is recommended to discontinue the drug or not breast feed, taking into account the risk to the infant.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially sucralfate.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Sex:
F
Age: 49
Time Taken:
6 months
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| Reason: Essential Thrombocytosis |
Date:
31 October 2005 |
Side Effects
I began taking this October '04, started fine, but then had right leg heaviness where it got to bad that if I was standing I could not move for a few seconds, and had to really think about moving my leg. I also had bad aniexty issues; and I would mention these things to my hemotologist and she would insist it's not from the medication. After seeing a neurologist he recommended me to see a rheumatologist who finally saw my point and sent to letter to my hemotologist to change the medication. In April 05 after 1 day of changing to hydroxurea I encountered 6 bouts of 'cardiac insufficiencies (heart attacks), damaged the heart, but because of my age (49), a stent was not recommended. So I had a single bypass done this past August. My cardiologist insist that it's my platelets, whereas my hemotologist insist that there was existing damage in the heart area. I don't have cholosteral, blood pressure, no smoking, or drinking, diabetic, or other heart problems. So I was and still angry t
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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