Review the side-effects of Lusutrombopag as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • The most common side effect of lusutrombopag is a headache.
• Patients can also experience worsening of existing liver damage due to blood clots that could occur during the treatment with lusutrombopag.
• These blood clots obstruct or make the blood vessel narrow resulting in an inadequate blood flow to the liver that could further lead to portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the blood vessels of the liver).
• Patients must consult a doctor immediately when side effects caused by lusutrombopag tablets are disturbing or troublesome.
• Never recommend lusutrombopag to another person who has the same symptoms or signs without a doctor’s approval.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • The most common side effect of lusutrombopag is a headache.
• Patients can also experience worsening of existing liver damage due to blood clots that could occur during the treatment with lusutrombopag.
• These blood clots obstruct or make the blood vessel narrow resulting in an inadequate blood flow to the liver that could further lead to portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the blood vessels of the liver).
• Patients must consult a doctor immediately when side effects caused by lusutrombopag tablets are disturbing or troublesome.
Other Precautions :
• Do not take an extra dose as it may result in severe or life-threatening side effects.• Never recommend lusutrombopag to another person who has the same symptoms or signs without a doctor’s approval.
