Anagrelide is mostly used to lower platelet counts, especially for a condition called essential thrombocythemia. It works by slowing down the growth of these big cells that make platelets, helping to decrease the number of them. You can get the drug in 0.5 mg.
Generally, you start with 0.5 mg taken four times a day. You’ll change it if you need to based on how you do and what your platelet count is doing. This drug comes in bottles with 100 capsules in one.
You usually increase the dose every 5 to 7 days to get your platelets to a good number, and you shouldn’t take more than 1 mg a day. Treatment can go on forever, but you’ll have checks to make sure the platelets stay within the right range. There can be side effects like low blood cell counts, infections, and other stuff like that.
So, it’s key to keep an eye on these side effects while you’re taking the med.
