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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
*11/20/2008: [http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofMedicalProductsandTobacco/CDER/ucm129214.htm Initial FDA approval] for treatment of "thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy."
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* 11/20/2008: [http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofMedicalProductsandTobacco/CDER/ucm129214.htm Initial FDA approval] for treatment of "thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic [[Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) | immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP)]] who have had an insufficient response to [[http://hemonc.org/wiki/Category:Steroids corticosteroids]], immunoglobulins, or splenectomy."
*11/19/2012: FDA approved for treatment of "thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C to allow the initiation and maintenance of interferon-based therapy."
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* 11/19/2012: FDA approved for treatment of "thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C to allow the initiation and maintenance of interferon-based therapy."
*8/26/2014: FDA approved for "patients with severe aplastic anemia who have had an insufficient response to immunosuppressive therapy."
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* 8/26/2014: FDA approved for "patients with [[http://hemonc.org/wiki/Aplastic_anemia | severe aplastic anemia]] who have had an insufficient response to immunosuppressive therapy."
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
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[[Category:Aplastic anemia medications]]
 
[[Category:Aplastic anemia medications]]
 
[[Category:Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) medications]]
 
[[Category:Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) medications]]
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[[Category:Drugs FDA approved in 2008]]

Revision as of 16:29, 30 October 2014

General information

Class/mechanism: Thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist; interacts with the transmembrane domain of the TPO-receptor to trigger downstream signal cascades that ultimately stimulate platelet production by promoting proliferation and differentiation of megakaryocytes from bone marrow progenitor cells.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 11/20/2008: Initial FDA approval for treatment of "thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to [corticosteroids], immunoglobulins, or splenectomy."
  • 11/19/2012: FDA approved for treatment of "thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C to allow the initiation and maintenance of interferon-based therapy."
  • 8/26/2014: FDA approved for "patients with [| severe aplastic anemia] who have had an insufficient response to immunosuppressive therapy."

Also known as

Revolade, SB-497115-GR.

References