ahead of Romiplostim Generic Name: Romiplostim (roe mi PLOE stim) Brand Name: Nplate Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Romiplostim: It is used to raise platelet counts. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Romiplostim? If you have an allergy to romiplostim or any other part of romiplostim. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take romiplostim with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow What's That? 10 of the Most Common Skin Conditions What are some things I need to know or do while I take Romiplostim? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Use care to prevent injury and avoid falls or crashes. Low platelet levels and a raised chance of bleeding may happen when romiplostim is stopped. If this medicine is stopped, have your blood work checked for at least 2 weeks after stopping it. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may raise the chance of blood clots, a stroke, or a heart attack. Talk with the doctor. This medicine is not approved to treat myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). If you have MDS, talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using romiplostim while you are pregnant. How is this medicine (Romiplostim) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Shortness of breath. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Coughing up blood. Chest pain or pressure. Very bad belly pain. Swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. Change in eyesight. What are some other side effects of Romiplostim? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Dizziness. Headache. Joint pain. Belly pain. Upset stomach. Muscle pain or weakness. Shoulder pain. Not able to sleep. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Romiplostim? If you need to store romiplostim at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time this medicine is refilled. If you have any questions about romiplostim, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about romiplostim. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using romiplostim. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about romiplostim Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 2 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: platelet-stimulating agents Consumer resources Romiplostim Romiplostim Subcutaneous (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Nplate Professional resources Romiplostim (AHFS Monograph) RomiPLOStim (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Romiplostim Rating 2 User Reviews 8.7 /10 2 User Reviews 8.7 Rate it! 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