Anagrelide Medication Information

Get detailed information on Anagrelide, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Anagrelide provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Anagrelide

Pronunciation : an-AG-re-lide

ICD Code : Y44.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anticoagulants / Antithrombotics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Anagrelide

International :

Agrylin

Why is Anagrelide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a platelet-reducing agent prescribed for thrombocythemia. This medication works by slowing the production of platelets in the body.

When should Anagrelide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Anagrelide?

Adult- The recommended starting dose is 0.5 mg qid or 1 mg bid (2 capsules of 0.5 mg twice a day) and can be increased to 4 times daily.

How should Anagrelide be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Anagrelide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication and get up slowly from bed.

• Avoid exposure to sunlight.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

• Monitor liver function, kidney function, blood pressure, and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Anagrelide?

Most Common - Headache, palpitations, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, flatulence, vomiting, fever, swelling in the extremities, rash, hives, chest pain, loss of appetite, fast heart rate, inflammation of pharynx, uneasiness, tingling, back pain, itching and indigestion.
Body as a Whole - Flu symptoms, rapid weight gain, chills, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet, weakness or numbness of an arm or leg and photosensitivity.
Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, bleeding, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, postural hypotension, dilatation of blood vessels, migraine and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, GI distress, GI bleeding, stomach inflammation, blood in stool, mouth ulcer, eructation.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets, swelling of lymph nodes.
Liver - Elevated liver enzymes.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle pain and leg cramps.
Central Nervous System - Depression, drowsiness, seizures, confusion, sleeplessness, nervousness, and memory loss.
Metabolic - Dehydration.
Respiratory - Runny nose, nosebleed, respiratory disease, sinus inflammation, pneumonia, and asthma.
Skin - Skin disease, itching and hair loss.
Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, ringing in the ear, visual field abnormality, double vision, cough, slow or difficult speech, ringing in the ears.
Genitourinary - Painful urination and blood in urine.