Nplate

Nplate, a man-made form of a protein, works by increasing the production of platelets (blood-clotting cells) in your body to decrease the risk of bleeding in people with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). This bleeding condition is caused by a lack of platelets in the blood.

• Nplate

• Alvaiz
• Aranesp (Albumin Free)
• Doptelet
• Epogen
• Fulphila
• Fylnetra
• Granix
• Jesduvroq
• Leukine
• Mircera
• Mulpleta
• Neulasta
• Neulasta Onpro
• Neumega
• Neupogen
• Nivestym
• Nplate
• Nyvepria
• Omontys
• Procrit
• Promacta
• Reblozyl
• Releuko
• Retacrit
• Rolvedon
• Stimufend
• Udenyca
• Udenyca Onbody
• Zarxio
• Ziextenzo

• Injectable

• By injection

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions. A missed dose could increase your risk for bleeding.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to romiplostim.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have liver disease, bleeding problems, bone marrow problems (including a blood cancer or myelodysplastic syndrome [MDS)], or a history of blood clots. Tell your doctor if you also have had surgery to remove your spleen (splenectomy).

Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Worsening of MDS to leukemia (white blood cell cancer)Increased risk of blood clots (including portal vein thrombosis)

Your condition can cause you to bleed too much when injured. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, bleeding problems, bone marrow problems (including a blood cancer or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)), or a history of blood clots. Also tell your doctor if you had surgery to remove your spleen.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Worsening of MDS to leukemiaHigher risk of blood clots (including portal vein thrombosis)

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body, pain in your lower leg (calf)
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, blood in the urine or stools
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood
• Fever, cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat
• Pinpoint red spots on the skin
• Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
• Muscle or joint pain, pain in your shoulders, arms, or legs
• Indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain or upset
• Redness, pain, swelling, itching, blistering, or rash where the shot was given
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping