Indication :
- The medicine contains the active substance anagrelide. The drug is a medicine that interferes with the development of platelets. It reduces the number of platelets produced in the bone marrow and thus reduces the number of platelets circulating in the blood to normal level. For this reason, the drug is used to treat patients with essential thrombocythemia.
- Essential thrombocythemia – is a bone marrow disease in which too many platelets (platelets) are produced. An increase in the number of these platelets in the blood can lead to serious problems with circulation and blood clotting.
Dosage :
- Always take your medicine exactly as your doctor told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- How many capsules you need to take depends on your disease. Your doctor will prescribe the most appropriate dose for you.
- The usual dose to initiate treatment is 1 mg. This dose should be taken as one 0.5 mg capsule twice daily for at least one week.
- Your doctor can then adjust your dosage to suit your needs to provide the best treatment.
- Never take more or fewer capsules than your doctor has recommended. Do not stop taking this medication without first checking with your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly or on your own.< /li>
- Your doctor will ask you to have regular blood tests to check the effectiveness of the medicine and to make sure your liver and kidneys are working properly.