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Eltrombopag launched

 
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Ann



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:07 am    Post subject: Eltrombopag launched Reply with quote
So the other new drug eltrombopag otherwise known as Revolade here and Promacta in the States has been launched this morning. It works in a similar way to romiplostim (Nplate) by forcing the body to make more platelets.

The cost starts at £1,540 a month for the lower dose. Good luck to anyone who tries to get it from their Primary Care Trust.

http://www.pjonline.com/news/new_medicine_launched_for_chronic_blood_disorder_itp
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veronica



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:24 am    Post subject: Romiplostim(nplate) Reply with quote
I would like to add that Romiplostim or Nplate(another name)
is excellent and it hasn't got any bad side effects. It is very expensive though. I was cured after taking Nplate for one month and a half, since steroids and splenectomy did not help much!
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veronica



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:25 am    Post subject: Romiplostim(nplate) Reply with quote
I would like to add that Romiplostim or Nplate(another name)
is excellent and it hasn't got any bad side effects. It is very expensive though. I was cured after taking Nplate for one month and a half, since steroids and splenectomy did not help much!
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