Do I need to take Eltrombopag long-term?

The duration of use of Eltrombopag/Eltrombopag (Eltrombopag) and whether it needs to be taken long-term depends on the patient's condition, treatment response and doctor's advice. Eltrombopag/Eltrombopag is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist used to treat thrombocytopenia, specifically idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and chronic liver disease-associated thrombocytopenia.

In the treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, the situation may vary from patient to patient. Some patients may only need eltrombopag for a short period of time after their platelet counts return to a safe range, and then gradually discontinued. Other patients may require long-term maintenance eltrombopag/eltrombopag treatment to reduce the risk of bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia. The doctor will monitor the platelet count and condition based on the patient's specific situation to decide whether long-term use is needed.

For thrombocytopenia associated with chronic liver disease,Eltrombopag/Eltrombopag is used to increase platelet counts and reduce bleeding problems associated with liver disease. The duration of treatment may vary depending on the patient's liver disease status. Some patients may use eltrombopag temporarily after their platelet counts return to normal, while others may need continued use to keep their platelet counts at safe levels.

Eltrombopag/Eltrombopag has been launched in China and is included in medical insurance. Because medical insurance policies vary from place to place, the price after reimbursement is also different. For details, please consult the local hospital pharmacy or medical insurance bureau. EltrombopagEltrombopag/Eltrombopag is available abroad as both original and generic drugs. The original drugs include the Turkish original drug and the Indian version of the original drug. The prices of the two are almost the same, about more than 1,000 yuan. There are many versions of generic drugs, including those from India, Bangladesh, and Laos. The cheaper generic version is Bangladesh Everest PharmaceuticalsEltrombopag/Eltrombopag, the price is around a few hundred yuan; other generic drugs are around one to two thousand yuan, and the ingredients of the original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same.