Avatech 20
Rx- Generic:
- Avatrombopag
- Company:
- Techno Drugs LTD.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 280/unit
Pack: ৳ 2,800
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At a glance
Avatrombopag is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA) used for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) or chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
Indications
- Thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic liver disease who are scheduled to undergo a procedure
- Thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia who have had insufficient response to previous treatment
Dosage
Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) - Pre-procedure:
- Platelet count <40 × 10⁹/L: 60 mg (3 tablets) once daily for 5 days with food
- Platelet count 40 to <50 × 10⁹/L: 40 mg (2 tablets) once daily for 5 days with food
- Initiate dosing 10-13 days prior to procedure; perform procedure 5-8 days after last dose
Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP):
- Initial dose: 20 mg (1 tablet) once daily with food
- Dose level adjustments (based on platelet count):
- <50 × 10⁹/L after ≥2 weeks: Increase 1 dose level
- 200-400 × 10⁹/L: Decrease 1 dose level
- >400 × 10⁹/L: Stop Avatrombopag; monitor twice weekly
ITP Dose Levels: Level 6: 40 mg/day; Level 5: 40 mg 3x/week + 20 mg remaining 4 days; Level 4: 20 mg/day; Level 3: 20 mg 3x/week; Level 2: 20 mg 2x/week OR 40 mg weekly; Level 1: 20 mg weekly
Side effects
Chronic Liver Disease (CLD):
- Pyrexia (8-11%)
- Abdominal pain (6-7%)
- Nausea (6-7%)
- Headache (4-7%)
- Fatigue (3-4%)
- Peripheral edema (3-4%)
Chronic ITP:
- Headache, fatigue, confusion, epistaxis, upper respiratory tract infection, arthralgia, gingival bleeding, petechiae, nasopharyngitis
Rare (<1%): Hyponatremia (0.7%)
Precautions & warnings
Serious Precautions:
- TPO receptor agonists are associated with thrombotic and thromboembolic complications
- Portal vein thrombosis reported in patients with chronic liver disease
- Caution in patients with known risk factors for thromboembolism (Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin 20210A, Antithrombin deficiency, Protein C or S deficiency)
- Do not use in an attempt to normalize platelet counts
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of thromboembolic events
- May cause fetal harm during pregnancy
- Breastfeeding not recommended during treatment and for 2 weeks after the last dose
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.