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Compare Alvaiz vs. Promacta

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  • Alvaiz (eltrombopag)
    Promacta (eltrombopag)
  • Alvaiz (eltrombopag)
    Promacta (eltrombopag)

  • Summary of Alvaiz vs. Promacta

    Summary for Thrombopoietin receptor agonist
    Prescription only

    Alvaiz (eltrombopag) is a prescription medication used to treat certain blood conditions that cause low platelet counts, such as immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and severe aplastic anemia. It works like a natural hormone that helps your bone marrow to make more platelets. You usually take it once a day by mouth, and your prescriber will adjust the dose based on your platelet levels. Common side effects include nausea, fever, cough, and headache.

    Summary for Thrombopoietin receptor agonist
    Prescription only

    Promacta (eltrombopag) is an oral medication used to treat specific blood-related conditions like immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). It’s also used with other medications to raise platelet levels in people with long-term hepatitis C. Common side effects include nausea, fever, tiredness, and headache. Currently Promacta (eltrombopag) is a brand-name medication only, so generics aren't available on the market.

  • Indications of Alvaiz vs. Promacta

    Indications for
    •Low platelet counts in people with long-term immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) when other treatments haven’t worked - adults and children 6 years and older
    •Low platelets counts in people with long-term hepatitis C to make it safe to use interferon treatment - adults only
    •Severe aplastic anemia in people whose first immunosuppressive treatment didn't work - adults only
    Indications for
    •Low platelet count in people with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) when other medications haven’t worked - adults and children
    •Low platelet count in people with long-term hepatitis C - adults only
    •Used alone or with other medications in people who can’t make enough blood cells (severe aplastic anemia) - adults and children

  • Pros and Cons of Alvaiz vs. Promacta

    Pros and Const for Thrombopoietin receptor agonist
    Pros
    •Only taken once a day
    •Is a tablet that's taken by mouth
    •Safe for adults and children for certain conditions
    Cons
    •Risk of blood clots and liver damage
    •Not safe to take while breastfeeding
    •Requires regular blood work and lab tests
    Pros and Const for Thrombopoietin receptor agonist
    Pros
    •Oral tablet taken once daily by mouth
    •Also available as an oral suspension, which is a good option for people who have trouble swallowing
    •Can be used in young children
    •No injection is required
    Cons
    •Risk of blood clots and liver damage
    •Is a specialty drug that might not be available at all local pharmacies
    •Might need to undergo many dose changes until the right dose is found
    •Oral suspension preparation and administration can be difficult for some people

  • Common Side Effects of Alvaiz vs. Promacta

    Common Side Effects for

    Long-term ITP (adults)

    •Headache (10%)
    •Nausea (9%)
    •Diarrhea (9%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)
    •Vomiting (6%)
    •Muscle pain (5%)
    •Cataract (5%)
    •Feeling tired (5%)

    Long-term ITP (children)

    •Upper respiratory tract infection (17%)
    •Common cold symptoms (12%)

    Long-term hepatitis C:

    •Low red blood cell count (40%)
    •Fever (30%)
    •Feeling tired (28%)
    •Headache (21%)
    •Nausea (19%)
    •Diarrhea (19%)
    •Reduced appetite (18%)
    •Influenza symptoms (18%)
    •Trouble sleeping (16%)
    •Weakness (16%)

    Severe aplastic anemia

    •Nausea (33%)
    •Feeling tired (28%)
    •Cough (23%)
    •Diarrhea (21%)
    •Headache (21%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Long-term ITP and severe/refractory aplastic anemia:

    •Nausea (4-33%)
    •Fever (9-14%)
    •Tiredness (5-28%)
    •Cough (9-23%)
    •Headache (10-21%)
    •Diarrhea (9-21%)

    The risk of developing these side effects depends on your dose.

    Long-term hepatitis C:

    •Low red blood cell levels (anemia) (40%)
    •Fever (30%)
    •Tiredness (28%)
    •Headache (21%)
    •Nausea (19%)
    •Diarrhea (19%)

    People with hepatitis C who reported side effects were also taking interferon and ribavirin together with Promacta (eltrombopag). All of the listed side effects for people with long-term hepatitis C might not be caused by Promacta (eltrombopag) alone.

  • Warnings of Alvaiz vs. Promacta

    Common Side Effects for
    •Liver damage
    •Blood clots
    •Higher risk of death and cancer in people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
    •Cataracts
    Common Side Effects for
    •Liver damage
    •Blood clots
    •Higher risk of serious blood cancer and death in people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
    •Cataracts

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