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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

About Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's belongs to the class of 'platelet-stimulating agents' primarily used to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults who have had an insufficient response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy. Immune thrombocytopenia, often called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), is an immune disorder characterised by low platelet counts.

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's contains 'Romiplostim,' which is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist that functions similarly to thrombopoietin. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's promotes platelet formation by activating the thrombopoietin receptor. Thereby, Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's helps treat immune thrombocytopenia effectively.

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's will be administered by the healthcare professional. In some cases, Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's may cause common side effects like headache, joint pain, dizziness, trouble sleeping, muscle tenderness or weakness, pain in the arms and legs and indigestion. These side effects may vary individually. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Notify your doctor if you have allergic reactions to Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's or other medications. You must inform your doctor if you have leukaemia (blood or bone marrow cancer), bleeding or clotting disorders, or heart, kidney, or liver problems. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's is not recommended during pregnancy unless indicated by the doctor. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's may make you dizzy; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

Uses of Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's

Immune thrombocytopenia or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

Medicinal Benefits

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's contains 'Romiplostim' which belongs to the class of 'thrombopoietin receptor agonists' used to treat low blood platelet count in patients with immune thrombocytopenia. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's promotes platelet formation by activating the thrombopoietin receptor. Thereby, Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's helps treat immune thrombocytopenia effectively.

Directions for Use

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional. Your doctor decides the dose and duration based on your medical condition and response to the treatment.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's

  • Joint pain (arthralgia)
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia (inability to sleep)
  • Muscle pain (myalgia)
  • Pain in extremities
  • Abdominal pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Headache
  • Sore throat

Drug Warnings

Before beginning Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's, notify your doctor if you have had any allergic reactions to Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's or any other medications. You must notify your doctor if you have blood or bone marrow cancer (leukaemia), bleeding or clotting disorders, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's is not recommended during pregnancy unless indicated by the doctor. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's may make you dizzy hence do not attempt to drive or operate machinery until you are physically stable and mentally alert. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's should never be used to normalize platelet counts; Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's should only be used in ITP patients whose thrombocytopenia and clinical condition increase the risk of bleeding. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's may interact with anti-cancer medication (e.g. carfilzomib, ibritumomab) and medication used to treat myasthenia gravis (e.g. efgartigimod alfa).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's may interact with disease conditions like leukaemia, liver or kidney impairment.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA
  • CARFILZOMIB
  • IBRITUMOMAB

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eating papaya is the greatest natural therapy for increasing platelet count; you can also use a blend of papaya leaves.
  • A high protein diet, which includes lean meat, chicken, crab, turkey, beef, and fish, can help improve platelet count.
  • Include iron-rich foods such as pomegranate, beetroot, green leafy vegetables, carrots, raisins, oranges, peanuts, kidney beans, and black-eyed peas.
  • Platelet counts can be increased by eating foods high in vitamin C, such as guava, black currant, red pepper, kiwi, green peppers, orange, strawberries, pineapple, peas, mango, grapefruit, and broccoli.
  • Exercise on a regular basis to keep your body and mind healthy.
  • Smoking and consuming alcohol should be avoided.
  • To reduce the risk of bleeding, avoid activities such as contact sports and the use of sharp objects such as nail cutters and razors.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Immune thrombocytopenia: It is an immune disorder characterised by low platelet counts and abnormal blood clotting. It happens when the immune system destroys its own platelets by mistake. Immune thrombocytopenia symptoms include easy bruising, bleeding from the gums and nose, blood in the urine and stools, heavy menstruation, and pinpoint-sized reddish-purple patches on the lower thighs.

About Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's belongs to the class of 'platelet-stimulating agents' primarily used to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults who have had an insufficient response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy. Immune thrombocytopenia, often called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), is an immune disorder characterised by low platelet counts.

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's contains 'Romiplostim,' which is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist that functions similarly to thrombopoietin. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's promotes platelet formation by activating the thrombopoietin receptor. Thereby, Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's helps treat immune thrombocytopenia effectively.

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's will be administered by the healthcare professional. In some cases, Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's may cause common side effects like headache, joint pain, dizziness, trouble sleeping, muscle tenderness or weakness, pain in the arms and legs and indigestion. These side effects may vary individually. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Notify your doctor if you have allergic reactions to Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's or other medications. You must inform your doctor if you have leukaemia (blood or bone marrow cancer), bleeding or clotting disorders, or heart, kidney, or liver problems. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's is not recommended during pregnancy unless indicated by the doctor. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's may make you dizzy; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

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Uses of Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's

Immune thrombocytopenia or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

Medicinal Benefits

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's contains 'Romiplostim' which belongs to the class of 'thrombopoietin receptor agonists' used to treat low blood platelet count in patients with immune thrombocytopenia. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's promotes platelet formation by activating the thrombopoietin receptor. Thereby, Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's helps treat immune thrombocytopenia effectively.

Side Effects of Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's

  • Joint pain (arthralgia)
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia (inability to sleep)
  • Muscle pain (myalgia)
  • Pain in extremities
  • Abdominal pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Headache
  • Sore throat

Directions for Use

Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional. Your doctor decides the dose and duration based on your medical condition and response to the treatment.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before beginning Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's, notify your doctor if you have had any allergic reactions to Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's or any other medications. You must notify your doctor if you have blood or bone marrow cancer (leukaemia), bleeding or clotting disorders, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's is not recommended during pregnancy unless indicated by the doctor. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's may make you dizzy hence do not attempt to drive or operate machinery until you are physically stable and mentally alert. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's should never be used to normalize platelet counts; Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's should only be used in ITP patients whose thrombocytopenia and clinical condition increase the risk of bleeding. Augplat 125 mcg Injection 1's is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

Therapeutic Class

PLATELET STIMULATING AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA
  • CARFILZOMIB
  • IBRITUMOMAB

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eating papaya is the greatest natural therapy for increasing platelet count; you can also use a blend of papaya leaves.
  • A high protein diet, which includes lean meat, chicken, crab, turkey, beef, and fish, can help improve platelet count.
  • Include iron-rich foods such as pomegranate, beetroot, green leafy vegetables, carrots, raisins, oranges, peanuts, kidney beans, and black-eyed peas.
  • Platelet counts can be increased by eating foods high in vitamin C, such as guava, black currant, red pepper, kiwi, green peppers, orange, strawberries, pineapple, peas, mango, grapefruit, and broccoli.
  • Exercise on a regular basis to keep your body and mind healthy.
  • Smoking and consuming alcohol should be avoided.
  • To reduce the risk of bleeding, avoid activities such as contact sports and the use of sharp objects such as nail cutters and razors.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Immune thrombocytopenia: It is an immune disorder characterised by low platelet counts and abnormal blood clotting. It happens when the immune system destroys its own platelets by mistake. Immune thrombocytopenia symptoms include easy bruising, bleeding from the gums and nose, blood in the urine and stools, heavy menstruation, and pinpoint-sized reddish-purple patches on the lower thighs.

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