What is the most important information I should know about anagrelide?
Your doctor will need to monitor your blood with blood tests before starting treatment
with anagrelide, every 2 days for the first week of treatment, and at least weekly thereafter until
the desired maintenance dosage is reached.
Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before undergoing any
surgical procedures.
What is anagrelide?
Anagrelide lowers the number of blood clotting cells (called platelets) in the body. This
helps to prevent blood clots from forming.
Anagrelide is used to treat essential thrombocytosis (too many blood clotting cells in the
body).
Anagrelide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take anagrelide?
Before taking anagrelide, tell your doctor if you have
You may not be able to take anagrelide, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Anagrelide is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known
whether it will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your
doctor if you are
pregnant.
It is not known whether anagrelide passes into breast milk. Do not take this
medication without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast feeding a baby.
Anagrelide is not approved for use by children younger than 16 years old.
How should I take anagrelide?
Take anagrelide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these
instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full
glass of
water.
Your doctor will need to monitor your blood with blood tests before starting treatment
with anagrelide, every 2 days for the first week of treatment, and at least weekly thereafter until
the desired maintenance dosage is reached.
Store anagrelide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do
not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a anagrelide overdose are unknown but might include bleeding and blood in
the vomit or stool.
What should I avoid while taking anagrelide?
Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before undergoing any
surgical procedures.
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