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What is Agrylin (Anagrelide-Oral) ?
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How is Agrylin (Anagrelide-Oral) Pronounced? ann-AGG-rah-lide
Who is the Manufacturer of Agrylin? Shire Us Inc.
What is Agrylin Used For? Agrylin is used to treat a blood disorder (high platelet count) which can cause blood clots to form. The drug reduces the number of platelets in the bloodstream.
How To Use Agrylin
Agrylin is taken by mouth 2 or 4 times daily for at least one week. The dosage is then adjusted to an effective dose, keeping your blood counts closer to normal. Dosage should not exceed 10 mg daily. Generally, blood counts begin to respond within 2 weeks.
Agrylin Side Effects
Headache, diarrhea, unusual weakness, nausea, dizziness may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: shortness of breath, swelling, stomach or chest pain, rash, itching, tingling sensations. Unlikely but report promptly: irregular or fast heartbeat, one-sided muscle weakness in arms or legs, black stools, fainting, mental changes, vision problems, unusual bleeding or bruising, pink-colored urine. Very unlikely but report promptly: unusual change in the amount of urine. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Agrylin Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: allergies (especially drug allergies), heart problems, kidney problems, liver problems. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Agrylin should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether Agrylin is excreted into breast milk. It is recommended to discontinue Agrylin or not breast feed, taking into account the risk to the infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Agrylin Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: sucralfate. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Agrylin Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual bleeding and bruising.
Missed Agrylin Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Agrylin Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
|---|
| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
|---|
| Agrylin 0.5mg Capsule |
Tab |
Bottle |
White |
Oblong |
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54092006301 |
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