Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
Eltrombopag Vivanta contains eltrombopag, which belongs to a group of medicines called thrombopoietin receptor agonists, used to help increase the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are cells in the blood that help prevent or stop bleeding.
ITP is caused by a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia). People with ITP have a higher risk of bleeding. Symptoms that patients with ITP may notice are petechiae (small, round, flat red spots under the skin), bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and inability to stop bleeding if cut or injured.
Do not take Eltrombopag Vivanta
(listed in section 6 under the heading “Composition of Eltrombopag Vivanta”).
Consult your doctorif you think this may affect you.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before starting to take Eltrombopag Vivanta:
The risk of having a blood clot may be higherin the following circumstances:
Tell your doctorif you are in any of these situations. Do not take this medicine unless your doctor considers that the expected benefit outweighs the risk of having blood clots.
Tell your doctorif you are in any of these situations.
Eye exams
Your doctor will recommend that you have an eye exam to check for cataracts. If you do not have regular eye exams, your doctor will ask you to have them. They will also check your retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) for bleeding in the retina or around it.
You will need to have regular blood tests
Before you start taking eltrombopag, your doctor will perform a blood test to check your blood cells, including platelets. These tests will be repeated frequently while you are taking the medicine.
Blood tests to check liver function
Eltrombopag may cause changes in your blood test results that indicate liver damage - an increase in certain liver enzymes, especially bilirubin and alanine/aspartate transaminase. If you are taking interferon, a basic treatment along with eltrombopag to treat low platelet counts due to hepatitis C, some liver problems may worsen.
You will have blood tests before starting to take eltrombopag and frequently while taking it to check your liver function. It may be necessary to stop treatment with eltrombopag if the levels of these markers increase too much or if you have any other sign of liver damage.
Read the information on “Liver problems” in section 4 of this leaflet
Blood tests for platelet count
If you stop treatment with this medicine, it is likely that, within a few days, you will have low platelet counts again (thrombocytopenia). Your platelet counts will be monitored, and your doctor will advise you on the precautions to take.
Very high platelet counts may increase the risk of blood clots. However, blood clots can also form with normal or even low platelet counts. Your doctor will adjust the dose of this medicine to ensure that your platelet count does not become too high.
Seek medical help immediatelyif you have any of these signs of a blood clot:
Tests to examine your bone marrow
In people with bone marrow problems, medicines like eltrombopag may worsen the problems. Signs of changes in the bone marrow may appear as abnormal results in your blood tests. Your doctor may also perform tests to directly check your bone marrow during treatment with this medicine.
Review of gastrointestinal bleeding
If you are taking interferon, a basic treatment along with eltrombopag, you will be monitored for signs of bleeding in your stomach or intestine after you stop taking eltrombopag.
Heart monitoring
Your doctor may consider monitoring your heart while you are taking eltrombopag, using an electrocardiogram, if necessary.
Older people (65 years and over)
There is limited data on the use of eltrombopag in patients aged 65 years or over. If you are 65 or older, you should be cautious when using this medicine.
Children and adolescents
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age with ITP. It is also not recommended in children under 18 years of age with low platelet counts due to hepatitis C or severe aplastic anemia.
Other medicines and Eltrombopag Vivanta
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription and vitamins.
Some common medicines may interact with eltrombopag(including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, and minerals). These include:
Consult your doctorif you are taking any of these medicines. Some should not be taken with eltrombopag; it may be necessary to adjust the dose or change the times when you take them. Your doctor will review the medicines you are taking and recommend alternatives if necessary.
If you are also taking medicines to prevent blood clots, there is a higher risk of bleeding. Your doctor will discuss this with you.
If you are taking corticosteroids, danazol,and/or azathioprinewith this medicine, it may be necessary to reduce the dose or stop treatment with these medicines.
Taking Eltrombopag Vivanta with food and drinks
Do not take eltrombopag with food or dairy products, as the calcium in dairy products affects the absorption of the medicine. For more information, see section 3, “When to take it”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take eltrombopag if you are pregnantunless your doctor specifically recommends it. The effect of eltrombopag during pregnancy is not known.
Do not breastfeed while taking eltrombopag. It is not known if eltrombopag passes into breast milk.
If you are breastfeedingor plan to breastfeed, tell your doctor.
Driving and using machines
Eltrombopag may cause dizzinessand have other side effects that may make you less alert.
Do not drive or use machinesunless you are sure that eltrombopag does not affect you.
Eltrombopag Vivanta contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet; this is, essentially “sodium-free”.
Follow exactly the instructions for taking this medicine given by your doctor. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. Do not change the dose or treatment schedule with eltrombopag unless your doctor or pharmacist advises you to do so. While taking eltrombopag, you will be under the supervision of a specialist doctor with experience in treating your condition.
How much to take
For ITP
Adults and children(6 to 17 years) - the usual starting dose for ITP is one 50 mg tabletof eltrombopag per day. If you are of East or Southeast Asian descent, you may need to start treatment with a lower dose of 25 mg.
Children(1 to 5 years) - the usual starting dose for ITP is one 25 mg tabletof eltrombopag per day.
For Hepatitis C
Adults- the usual starting dose for hepatitis C is one 25 mg tabletof eltrombopag per day. If you are of East or Southeast Asian descent, start treatment with the same dose of 25 mg.
This medicine may take 1 to 2 weeks to work. Depending on your response to eltrombopag, your doctor may recommend changing your daily dose.
How to take the tablets
Swallow the tablet whole, with water
When to take it
Make sure that -
you do notconsume any of the following:
If you do, your body may not absorb the medicine properly.
For more information on what foods and drinks are suitable, consult your doctor.
If you take more Eltrombopag Vivanta than you should
Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately. If possible, show them the pack or this leaflet. You will be monitored for signs or symptoms of side effects and given the appropriate treatment immediately.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken.
If you forget to take Eltrombopag Vivanta
Take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take more than one dose of eltrombopag per day.
If you stop taking Eltrombopag Vivanta
Do not stop taking eltrombopag without first consulting your doctor. If your doctor advises you to stop treatment, your platelet counts will be monitored every week for four weeks. See also “Bleeding or bruising after stopping treatment” in section 4.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.
Symptoms to which you need to pay attention: consult your doctor
People taking this medicine for both ITP and low platelet counts associated with hepatitis C may exhibit signs related to possible serious adverse effects. It is essential that you inform your doctor if you develop symptoms.
Higher Risk of Blood Clots
Some people may have a higher risk of having a blood clot, and medicines like eltrombopag can worsen this problem. The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot is a rare adverse effect that can affect up to 1 in 100 people.
Seek medical help immediately if you experience signs or symptoms of a blood clot, such as:
Liver Problems
Eltrombopag may cause changes that appear in blood tests, which can be signs of liver damage. Liver problems (increased liver enzymes in blood tests) are frequent and can affect up to 1 in 10 people. Other liver problems are rare and can affect up to 1 in 100 people.
If you have any signs of liver problems:
contact your doctor immediately
Bleeding or Bruising after Stopping Treatment
Two weeks after stopping treatment with eltrombopag, your platelet levels will normally drop to levels similar to those before starting eltrombopag. A decrease in platelet levels can increase the risk of having bleeding or bruising. Your doctor will check your platelet levels for at least 4 weeks after stopping treatment with eltrombopag.
Contact your doctorif you have bleeding or bruising when you stop taking eltrombopag.
Some people have bleeding in the digestive systemafter stopping peginterferon, ribavirin, and eltrombopag. The symptoms include:
Contact your doctor immediatelyif you have any of these symptoms.
The following adverse effects have been reported in relation to treatment with eltrombopag in adult patients with ITP
Very Common Adverse Effects
May affect more than 1 in 10people
Very Common Adverse Effects that may appear in Blood Tests:
Common Adverse Effects
May affect up to 1 in 10people
Common Adverse Effects that may appear in Blood Tests:
Rare Adverse Effects
May affect up to 1 in 100people:
earlier in section 4)
Rare Adverse Effects that may appear in Blood Tests:
The following adverse effects have been reported in relation to treatment with eltrombopag in children (1 to 17 years) with ITP
If these adverse effects worsen, please inform your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Very Common Adverse Effects
May affect more than 1 in 10children
Common Adverse Effects
May affect up to 1 in 10children
The following adverse effects have been reported in relation to treatment with eltrombopag in combination with peginterferon and ribavirin in patients with HCV
Very Common Adverse Effects
May affect more than 1 in 10people:
Very Common Adverse Effects that may appear in Blood Tests:
Common Adverse Effects
May affect up to 1 in 10people:
Common Adverse Effects that may appear in Blood Tests:
Rare Adverse Effects
May affect up to 1 in 100people:
The following adverse effects have been observed in relation to treatment with eltrombopag in patients with severe aplastic anemia (SAA)
If these adverse effects worsen, please inform your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Very Common Adverse Effects
May affect more than 1 in 10people:
Very Common Adverse Effects that may appear in a Blood Test
Common Adverse Effects
May affect up to 1 in 10people:
Common Adverse Effects that may appear in a Blood Test:
Adverse Effects of Unknown Frequency
Cannot be estimated from the available data
Reporting of Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, co
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging and on the blister after CAD. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and any unused medicines in the SIGRE collection point at your pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of unused medicine packaging. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Eltrombopag Vivanta
The active ingredient of Eltrombopag Vivanta is eltrombopag.
Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg film-coated tablets: Each film-coated tablet contains eltrombopag olamine equivalent to 25 mg of eltrombopag.
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg film-coated tablets: Each film-coated tablet contains eltrombopag olamine equivalent to 50 mg of eltrombopag.
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg film-coated tablets: Each film-coated tablet contains eltrombopag olamine equivalent to 75 mg of eltrombopag.
The other ingredients (excipients) are:
Tablet core: mannitol (E421), povidone (E1201), microcrystalline cellulose (E460(i)), sodium carboxymethyl starch (from potato), magnesium stearate (E470b).
Tablet coating:
Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg film-coated tablets: hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol (E1521), yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172).
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg film-coated tablets: hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol (E1521), carmine indigo lake (E132), yellow iron oxide (E172).
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg film-coated tablets: hypromellose (E464), red iron oxide (E172), macrogol (E1521), titanium dioxide (E171), black iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172).
Appearance and packaging of the product
Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg are light orange to orange, round, biconvex film-coated tablets, approximately 7 mm in diameter, engraved with “ME” on one side and “13” on the other.
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg are light blue to blue, round, biconvex film-coated tablets, approximately 9 mm in diameter, engraved with “ME” on one side and “14” on the other.
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg are brown, round, biconvex film-coated tablets, approximately 10 mm in diameter, engraved with “ME” on one side and “15” on the other.
They are presented in aluminum blisters within a cardboard box containing 14 or 28 film-coated tablets and multiple packs containing 84 (3 packs of 28) film-coated tablets.
Only some pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder
Vivanta Generics s.r.o
Trtinova 260/1, Cakovice,
19600, Prague 9
Czech Republic
Manufacturer
Pharmadox Healthcare Limited,
KW20A Kordin Industrial Park, Paola,
PLA3000
Malta
or
MSN Labs Europe Limited
KW20A Corradino Park, Paola,
PLA3000
Malta
You can request more information about this medicine by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Local Representative:
Vivanta Generics s.r.o. branch in Spain
C/Guzmán el Bueno, 133, Britannia building
28003 Madrid
This medicine is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Germany:Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg Filmtabletten
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg Filmtabletten
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg Filmtabletten
Cyprus:Eltrombopag MSN 25 mg film-coated tablets
Eltrombopag MSN 50 mg film-coated tablets
Denmark:Eltrombopag Vivanta
Spain:Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Finland:Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg kalvopäällysteiset tabletit
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg kalvopäällysteiset tabletit
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg kalvopäällysteiset tabletit
France:Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg, comprimé pelliculé
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg, comprimé pelliculé
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg, comprimé pelliculé
Italy:Eltrombopag Vivanta
Ireland:Eltrombopag MSN 25 mg film-coated tablets
Eltrombopag MSN 50 mg film-coated tablets
Malta:Eltrombopag MSN 25 mg film-coated tablets
Norway:Eltrombopag Vivanta
Netherlands:Eltrombopag Vivanta 12.5 mg filmomhulde tabletten
Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg filmomhulde tabletten
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg filmomhulde tabletten
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg filmomhulde tabletten
Czech Republic:Eltrombopag Vivanta
Sweden:Eltrombopag Vivanta 25 mg filmdragerade tabletter
Eltrombopag Vivanta 50 mg filmdragerade tabletter
Eltrombopag Vivanta 75 mg filmdragerade tabletter
Date of the last revision of this leaflet:February 2025.
Other sources of information
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS): http://www.aemps.gob.es/