Mulpleta: Uses, indications and precautions when using

Mulpleta is used to treat people with chronic liver disease and certain blood disorders (low platelet levels) who are planning surgery or minor surgery. Having a low platelet count increases the risk of excessive bleeding during certain procedures. Mulpleta increases the body's production of platelets to help prevent excessive bleeding from the procedure.

Mulpleta drug is indicated in the following cases:
Thrombocytopenia in chronic hepatitis Mulpleta drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
Deficiency of anticoagulants Blockage of blood vessels due to blood clots Women are Breastfeeding Protein C deficiency Abnormal clotting due to factor V leiden mutations Prothrombin mutations G20210A

Read the medication instructions carefully from your doctor before you start taking Mulpleta and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions about how to use Mulpleta, ask your doctor.
Mulpleta is to be taken by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day for 7 days in a row. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and when to start taking it (usually 8 to 14 days before the procedure).
Your doctor will check your platelet count before you start taking Mulpleta and before the procedure. Use Mulpleta regularly to get the most benefit from it. To avoid forgetting to take your medicine, take it at the same time every day.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medicine for you because they have judged that its benefit outweighs the risk of side effects. Many people use this medication without any serious side effects.
Mulpleta can rarely cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis). You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you have a history of blood clots, certain inherited blood clotting disorders, or if you are immobile (like on a very long flight or bedridden). Products containing estrogen can also increase the risk of the disease. Before using Mulpleta, if you have any of these conditions, tell your doctor.
Get medical help right away if any of the following side effects occur while using Mulpleta: Shortness of breath/fast breathing, chest pain/jaw pain/left arm pain, unusual sweating, confusion , dizziness/sudden fainting, pain/swelling/heat in groin/calves, sudden/severe headache, difficulty speaking, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, stomach or abdominal pain .
A very serious allergic reaction to Mulpleta is very rare. However, if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction to Mulpleta, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), trouble breathing, dizziness, Get medical help right away.
The following are Mulpleta side effects by likelihood:
Common Mulpleta side effects include:
Headache Rare Mulpleta side effects include:
Blockage of blood vessels due to blood clots blood clot A blood clot Blockage or narrowing of the portal vein due to a blood clot This is not a complete list of Mulpleta possible side effects. If you notice other side effects of Mulpleta medicine that are not listed above, contact your doctor immediately.

Before taking Mulpleta, tell your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine and any other allergies you may have. Mulpleta products may contain ineffective ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Before using Mulpleta, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: Blood clotting disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency, antithrombin deficiency, factor V Leiden).
Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the medicines you use (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal products).
For women during pregnancy, Mulpleta should only be used when clearly needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of the drug for you.
Currently, it is not known whether Mulpleta passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this medicine and for at least 28 days after the last dose is not recommended.

Drug interactions can change the way Mulpleta works or increase your risk of serious side effects. Tell your doctor a list of all the medicines you take (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products). Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine while using Mulpleta, without your doctor's approval.

If you or someone else has overdosed on Mulpleta and has severe symptoms such as fainting or difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as platelet count, blood mineral levels) must be done before you start and while you are taking Mulpleta.
If you miss a dose of Mulpleta, take it as soon as you remember it on the same day. If you remember it the next day, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose of Mulpleta at the usual time, do not double the usual dose.

Store Mulpleta in its original package at room temperature away from light and moisture, do not store in the bathroom and keep it away from children and pets. Dispose of this medication appropriately when it has expired or is no longer needed by you.

Reference source: webmd.com