What are the side effects of Romiplostim?

Romiplostim is used to increase platelet counts enough to reduce the risk of bleeding, but is not used to increase platelet counts to normal levels. Romiplostim is approved for the treatment of adult patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have an inadequate response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy and pediatric patients 1 year and older who have had ITP for at least 6 months. It also improves survival in adult and pediatric patients (including term newborns) who receive acute myelosuppressive doses of radiation.

The safety profile of romiplostim was similar in all patients regardless of the duration of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), which occurs in patients with long-lasting immune thrombocytopenia Adverse reactions: Bronchitis, sinusitis, vomiting, arthralgia, myalgia, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, nausea, and oropharyngeal pain in patients taking romiplostim for up to 12 months. If overdose occurs, platelet counts may increase excessively and lead to thrombotic/thromboembolic complications.

RomiplostimThe original drug has been approved by the State Food and Drug Administration for marketing. Due to its short time on the market, it is not included in the scope of medical insurance. It may be difficult to purchase it domestically. The price of the original version in Hong Kong may be RMB 10,000 per pill (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). The price of the European version of romiplostim the original drug may be 11,000 RMB per pill, the German version may be 9,850 RMB per pill, and the Hong Kong version may be 8,900 RMB per pill (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). The ingredients of the drugs are basically the same. For specific prices and drug details, please consult Yaode’s medical consultant.