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CHEMICAL NAME
ANAGRELIDE.
INDICATIONS
This medicine is a platelet-reducing agent used to decrease platelet counts and the risk of blood clots in patients with essential thrombocythemia. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
DIRECTIONS
Follow The Directions For Using This Medicine Provided By Your Doctor. This Medicine May Come With A Patient Information Leaflet. Ask Your Doctor, Nurse, Or Pharmacist Any Questions You May Have About This Medicine. This Medicine May Be Taken On An Empty Stomach Or With Food. Store This Medicine At Room Temperature In A Tightly-Closed Container, Away From Heat And Light. If You Miss A Dose Of This Medicine, Take It As Soon As Possible. If It Is Almost Time For Your Next Dose, Skip The Missed Dose And Go Back To Your Regular Dosing Schedule. Do Not Take 2 Doses At Once.
SIDE EFFECTS
Side Effects, That May Go Away During Treatment, Include Headache, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Nausea, Dizziness, Rash, Vomiting, Back Pain, Gas, Loss Of Appetite, Or General Discomfort. If They Continue Or Are Bothersome, Check With Your Doctor. Check With Your Doctor As Soon As Possible If You Experience Swelling Of The Hands, Legs, Or Feet Irregular Heartbeat Unusual Muscle Weakness Difficulty Breathing Chest Pain Or Fast Pulse. If You Notice Other Effects Not Listed Above, Contact Your Doctor, Nurse, Or Pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Do Not Stop Using This Medicine Without First Checking With Your Doctor. Keep All Doctor And Laboratory Appointments While You Are Using This Medicine. Before You Have Any Medical Or Dental Treatments, Emergency Care, Or Surgery, Tell The Doctor Or Dentist That You Are Using This Medicine. Do Not Drive, Operate Machinery, Or Do Anything Else That Could Be Dangerous Until You Know How You React To This Medicine. Using This Medicine Alone, With Other Medicines, Or With Alcohol May Lessen Your Ability To Drive Or To Perform Other Potentially Dangerous Tasks. For Women: If You Plan On Becoming Pregnant, Discuss With Your Doctor The Benefits And Risks Of Using This Medicine During Pregnancy. It Is Unknown If This Medicine Is Excreted In Breast Milk. Do Not Breast-Feed While Taking This Medicine.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual bleeding and bruising.
INFORMATION
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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