Generic name:fostamatinib [ FOS-ta-MA-ti-nib ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
What is Tavalisse?
Tavalisse belongs to a class of drugs known as spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It works by increasing platelets in your blood.
Tavalisse is used to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a bleeding condition where the amount of one type of cell in your blood (platelets) is lower than normal.
Tavalisse is given after other treatments have failed. It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children.
Warnings
Tavalisse can raise your blood pressure, sometimes to dangerous levels. Fostamatinib may also cause liver problems, severe diarrhea, and infections.
Tavalisse can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection.
Call your doctor if you have: headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, severe diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, or sore throat.
Before taking this medicine
Tavalisse is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver problems.
Do not use Tavalisse if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 1 month after your last dose.
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