Do I need to take Eltrombopag for life?

Eltrombopag/Eltrombopag(Eltrombopag) usually does not need to be taken for life, but the specific duration of taking it depends on the patient's condition, treatment response and doctor's advice. Eltrombopag/Eltrombopag is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and thrombocytopenia associated with chronic liver disease.

For idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, doctors may determine the duration of eltrombopag use based on the patient's platelet count, condition, and response to treatment. Some patients may only need to use the drug temporarily while their platelet counts return to normal, and then gradually discontinue the drug. Others may require long-term use to maintain platelet counts within a safe range to reduce the risk of bleeding.

In the treatment of thrombocytopenia associated with chronic liver disease, Eltrombopag/Eltrombopag may also be used for a period of time to increase platelet counts and thereby prevent or reduce bleeding associated with liver disease.

However, the duration of use of the drug should be adjusted according to the doctor's advice and the patient's condition. During the treatment period, patients should have regular follow-up visits and check platelet count and drug efficacy regularly so that the treatment plan can be adjusted in a timely manner. In short, the duration of use of eltrombopag/eltrombopag varies depending on individual circumstances, and patients should follow their doctor's guidance and recommendations.

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 Everest Pharmaceuticals in BangladeshEltrombopag/Eltrombopag, the price is about a few hundred yuan; other generic drugs are about one to two thousand yuan, and the ingredients of the original drug and the generic drug are basically the same.