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Anagrelide
Latest prescription information about Anagrelide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Anagrelide
Pronunciation : an-AG-re-lide
Therapeutic Classification : Anticoagulants / Antithrombotics
ICD Code : Y44.2
Trade Name(s): International- Agrylin. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent, prescribed for chronic myeloid leukemia. It works by slowing the production of platelets in the body. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease, and hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult- The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg qid or 1 mg bid (2 capsules of 0.5 mg twice a day). How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication and get up slowly from bed. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. * It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising. * Monitor liver function, kidney function, blood pressure, and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Headache, palpitations, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, flatulence, vomiting, fever, swelling in the extremities, rash, hives, chest pain, loss of appetite, fast heart rate, inflammation of pharynx, uneasiness, tingling, back pain, itching and indigestion. Body as a Whole - Flu symptoms, chills and photosensitivity. Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, bleeding, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, postural hypotension, dilatation of blood vessels, migraine and fainting. Gastrointestinal - Constipation, GI distress, GI bleeding, stomach inflammation, blood in stool, mouth ulcer, eructation. Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets, swelling of lymph nodes. Liver - Elevated liver enzymes. Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle pain and leg cramps. Central Nervous System - Depression, drowsiness, confusion, sleeplessness, nervousness, and memory loss. Metabolic - Dehydration. Respiratory - Runny nose, nosebleed, respiratory disease, sinus inflammation, pneumonia, and asthma. Skin - Skin disease and hair loss. Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, ringing in the ear, visual field abnormality, and double vision. Genitourinary - Painful urination and blood in urine. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C), and in an airtight container. |
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