Romiset Injection
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Product introduction
Romiset Injection is used in the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia in patients who have had an insufficient response to other treatments like corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy.
Romiset Injection is given by your doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects are headache, joint pain, insomnia, muscle pain, pain in extremity, abdominal pain, indigestion, and paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation). Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Before getting this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have or had a blood clot, bleeding problems, or have liver or kidney problems. Let your doctor also know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Romiset Injection
- Chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenia
- Chronic immune thrombocytopenia
Benefits of Romiset Injection
In Chronic immune thrombocytopenia
Chronic immune thrombocytopenia is a condition of low levels of platelets in our blood. Platelets are those cells that help in clotting and control bleeding. Romiset Injection helps in controlling bleeding by speeding up blood clotting. It helps to prevent excessive loss of blood, stops bleeding and enhances the healing process. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Romiset Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Romiset
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Muscle pain
- Pain in extremities
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
How to use Romiset Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Romiset Injection works
Romiset Injection is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist. It works in the same way as thrombopoietin (TPO). It helps in increasing platelet production through activation of the thrombopoietin receptor.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Romiset Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Romiset Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Romiset Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Romiset Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Romiset Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Romiset Injection?
If you missed a dose of Romiset Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Romiset Injection is used to increase the number of platelets (cells that help the blood to clot) in order to decrease the risk of bleeding in adults.
- Your platelet level will be checked for at least 2 weeks after you finish your treatment with Romiset Injection.
- Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a blood clot, bleeding problems, any type of cancer that affects your blood cells. Also, tell your doctor if you have had your spleen removed.
- You may experience joint or muscle pain as a result of this medication. Ask your healthcare provider if you may take mild pain medicine to relieve this.
- Avoid sun exposure. Wear SPF 15 (or higher) sunblock and protective clothing.
- Continue to avoid activities that may cause injury and bleeding during your treatment with Romiset Injection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carboxylic acid and derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists (TPO-RAs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Romiset with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase blood platelet count.
Your doctor may monitor your platelet count frequently along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observat
Concurrent use may increase blood platelet count.
Your doctor may monitor your platelet count frequently along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observat
Concurrent use may increase blood platelet count.
Your doctor may monitor your platelet count frequently along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observat
Concurrent use may increase blood platelet count.
Your doctor may monitor your platelet count frequently along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observat
Concurrent use may increase blood platelet count.
Your doctor may monitor your platelet count frequently along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observat
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Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Romiset Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Romiset Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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