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Atgam (lymphocyte immune globulin, anti-thy (equine)) Filgrastim Promacta (eltrombopag)
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Atgam (lymphocyte immune globulin, anti-thy (equine)) Filgrastim Promacta (eltrombopag)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Aplastic Anemia, Renal Transplant. Atgam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy, Neutropenia, Aplastic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Hematopoietic Syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome... View more

Prescription only

Promacta is an oral tablet or suspension that is taken daily to boost platelet numbers in people with chronic ITP, severe aplastic anemia, or chronic hepatitis C. Nausea, diarrhea, infections, and... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

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Filgrastim has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect.

Promacta has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

N/A

N/A

Lower cost generic approved
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Quantity 14 tablet
Strength 50 mg
Per unit* $504.70
Cost* $7,065.78

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Dosage Forms

N/A

N/A
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

 Neupogen, Nivestym, Nypozi, Releuko, Zarxio Other eltrombopag brands include: Alvaiz, Promacta Kit
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

208.8 hours

5.8 hours

35 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 168 drugs are known to interact with Atgam:

  • 47 major drug interactions (132 brand and generic names)
  • 112 moderate drug interactions (320 brand and generic names)
  • 9 minor drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)

A total of 175 drugs are known to interact with Filgrastim:

  • 3 major drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
  • 172 moderate drug interactions (427 brand and generic names)

A total of 184 drugs are known to interact with Promacta:

  • 21 major drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)
  • 160 moderate drug interactions (1851 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of eltrombopag. In addition, minerals such as... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

November 20, 2008
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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