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Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is used to treat low platelet count. It contains Eltrombopag which works by causing the cells in the bone marrow to produce more platelets. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, headache, muscle pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, fever, and cough. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

ELTROMBOPAG-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

PERIN HEALTHCARE

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Nov-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Embopag 25 Tablet 28's

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is a prescription oral medicine used to treat low blood platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) when other treatments have not worked well. It is also prescribed to treat severe aplastic anemia and low platelets caused by chronic hepatitis C infection.

To get the best results, you must take Embopag 25 Tablet 28's consistently every day exactly as directed by your doctor. You should take Embopag 25 Tablet 28's on an empty stomach, either at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Avoid consuming dairy products, calcium-fortified juices, or mineral supplements close to your dose, as they can stop your body from absorbing the medicine.

While taking Embopag 25 Tablet 28's, you may experience mild side effects like nausea, diarrhea, or muscle aches. However, you must contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of liver damage, such as yellowing of your eyes or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness.

Before starting Embopag 25 Tablet 28's, tell your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, blood clots, or cataracts. Do not take this if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. A long-term blood condition can feel stressful, especially when frequent blood tests and bleeding risks affect daily life. Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is prescribed to help improve platelet counts and support your ongoing treatment plan.

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's can interact with certain medications, including antacids, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and mineral supplements, which can make it less effective. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an older adult, consult your doctor or pharmacist to discuss whether Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is safe for you. Embopag 25 Tablet 28's may also be prescribed for children aged 1 year and older with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) when other treatments have not worked well. The dose for children is carefully determined by a specialist.

Uses of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is used in the treatment of low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) in various blood-related disorders. The detailed uses of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's are as follows:

  • Chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP): Embopag 25 Tablet 28's helps raise platelet counts in patients with chronic ITP to reduce the risk of bleeding when other treatments have failed.
  • Severe aplastic anemia: Embopag 25 Tablet 28's helps the bone marrow produce more blood cells, including platelets, in patients whose condition has not responded to other therapies.
  • Hepatitis C-associated low platelets: Historically, Embopag 25 Tablet 28's was used to increase platelet counts so some patients with chronic hepatitis C could receive interferon-based treatment. Today, newer antiviral medicines are more commonly used, and your doctor will decide whether Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is appropriate for your treatment plan. 

Key Benefits

  • Helps reduce bleeding: Raises platelet counts to lower the risk of bruising and bleeding.
  • Supports important treatments: Helps patients receive necessary medical procedures or other treatments safely.
  • May reduce transfusions: Helps decrease the need for frequent platelet transfusions in some patients

Directions for Use

  • Embopag 25 Tablet 28's can be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Embopag 25 Tablet 28's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Embopag 25 Tablet 28's Works

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's works by helping your body produce more platelets, which are small blood cells essential for normal blood clotting. Inside the body, it acts like a natural protein called thrombopoietin (a protein that tells your bone marrow to make more platelets). It binds to and stimulates specific receptors in your bone marrow, which are the factories where blood cells are made. By sending signals to these receptors, Embopag 25 Tablet 28's encourages the bone marrow to grow and mature more cells that eventually become platelets, thereby raising your overall platelet count.
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Alcohol

Caution

Limit alcohol intake, along with Embopag 25 Tablet 28's, to attain the maximum efficacy of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's and rule out any possibility of worsening of side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is not recommended in pregnancy. It may affect and harm the developing baby. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor for more information before taking Embopag 25 Tablet 28's if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Caution

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's may cause dizziness and tiredness affecting your ability to concentrate and drive. Hence, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Embopag 25 Tablet 28's. Embopag 25 Tablet 28's may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Your doctor may start the treatment with a lower dose of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's should be used with caution in cases of renal impairment. It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Embopag 25 Tablet 28's if you have any kidney problems.

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Children

Caution

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is not recommended for children less than one year of age in ITP and children less than two years of age in SAA.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Embopag 25 Tablet 28's. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is safe for use in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's

If you take too much of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control center right away. An overdose can cause dangerously high platelet counts and increase the risk of serious blood clots.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Watch your calcium intake timing: Avoid eating calcium-rich foods like yogurt, cheese, milk, or calcium-fortified juices close to your dosing time. Maintain a strict window of 4 hours before or 2 hours after taking the medicine.
  • Avoid certain supplements: Do not take multivitamins, antacids, or supplements containing iron, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, selenium, or zinc within the restricted window, as they bind to the medication and stop its absorption.
  • Keep up with regular blood tests: Attend all scheduled blood tests. Your doctor will usually check your platelet count and liver function before starting treatment and regularly during therapy, often every month or as needed, to make sure the medicine is working safely.
  • Prevent injuries: Because your platelet levels are still being managed, take precautions to avoid cuts, falls, or bruising. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a safety razor to lower the risk of bleeding.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Embopag 25 Tablet 28's to start to work: Embopag 25 Tablet 28's ideally shows its action within 2 to 6 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's last: The duration of action for Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Embopag 25 Tablet 28's

If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for it. Wait and take your next regularly scheduled dose at your normal time.

Storage

•Store Embopag 25 Tablet 28's tablets at room temperature, between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). •Keep the medication in its original packaging to protect it from moisture and light. Do not store it in the bathroom or damp areas.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect the medicine before use: Always check that you have the correct strength of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's before taking your dose.
  • Do not stop treatment abruptly: Do not stop taking Embopag 25 Tablet 28's suddenly, as your platelet count may fall rapidly and increase the risk of serious bleeding. Your doctor will advise you if treatment should be stopped and will usually monitor your platelet counts for about 4 weeks after discontinuation.
  • Report vision changes promptly: Contact your doctor immediately if you notice blurred vision or any other changes in your eyesight, as Embopag 25 Tablet 28's may increase the risk of cataracts.
  • Inform healthcare providers before procedures: Tell your doctor, dentist, or surgeon that you are taking Embopag 25 Tablet 28's before undergoing any medical, surgical, or dental procedure.

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  • Antacids and mineral supplements (e.g., aluminium, magnesium, calcium, iron, or zinc): These products may significantly reduce the absorption of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's. Take Embopag 25 Tablet 28's at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after these products.
  • Cholesterol-lowering medicines (e.g., statins): Taking these alongside Embopag 25 Tablet 28's may increase statin levels in the body, raising the risk of muscle pain or muscle damage.
  • Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin, aspirin): Combining these with Embopag 25 Tablet 28's may affect your bleeding risk and require closer monitoring by your doctor.

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  • Calcium-rich foods and dairy products (e.g., milk, cheese, yoghurt, calcium-fortified juices): These foods can reduce the absorption of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's. Avoid consuming them within 4 hours before or 2 hours after taking your dose.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Embopag 25 Tablet 28's is used to treat low blood platelet count in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. It is also used to treat severe aplastic anemia (SAA) in adults.
Embopag 25 Tablet 28's contains Eltrombopag that stimulates platelet's production (helps in clotting) from megakaryocytes (bone marrow cells). Thus Embopag 25 Tablet 28's lowers the risk of bleeding episodes in diseases like immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and severe aplastic anaemia (SAA).
Do not stop using Embopag 25 Tablet 28's even if you feel better. It should be strictly used as advised by your doctor to avoid the recurrence of symptoms and worsening of the disease.
Embopag 25 Tablet 28's should be used with caution and only under doctor's supervision in cases of any allergic reactions, blood clots, clotting disorders (Factor V Leiden), blood disorders like blood cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome, cataracts, liver or kidney diseases.
Embopag 25 Tablet 28's decreases the risk of bleeding by increasing the platelet count in your body. However, you are advised to stay away from activities that may increase your risk of bleeding like contact sports and using sharp objects like razors and nail cutters.
It is advised to take Embopag 25 Tablet 28's on an empty stomach. Please take Embopag 25 Tablet 28's at least two hours before or four hours after consuming antacids, mineral and vitamin supplements (iron, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, selenium and zinc), dairy products, calcium-enriched foods and fortified juices since they interfere with the absorption of Embopag 25 Tablet 28's.
Embopag 25 Tablet 28's should be swallowed whole. Do not chew or crush the tablets.
It is usually taken once a day on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Take Embopag 25 Tablet 28's at around the same time every day.
It may take up to 2 weeks for patients to respond to Embopag 25 Tablet 28's.
Embopag 25 Tablet 28's should not be taken with foods, beverages, or other medicines that contain high concentrations of aluminium, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium and zinc.
Embopag 25 Tablet 28's should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Embopag 25 Tablet 28's can cause or increase the risk of severe liver issues. Check with your doctor straight away if you or your child experience nausea or vomiting, dark urine, light-coloured stools, right upper stomach pain, unusual exhaustion, or yellow eyes or skin while taking this medication.
Please take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
No, Embopag 25 Tablet 28's does not cure these conditions. Instead, it helps manage them by stimulating platelet production and keeping your blood counts in a safer range. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about long-term management of your condition.
Embopag 25 Tablet 28's may not be recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding as it could harm the baby. You should discuss the risks and benefits thoroughly with your healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No 18/A, South Kallukara street, Palakaral, Tamilnadu-620001
Other Info - EMB0085
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