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Luspatercept-aamt is used to increase the red blood cell count in anemia in patients with beta thalassemia (low red blood cell count). Luspatercept-aamt is prepared in an injectable form. Therefore, patients should only use the drug when prescribed by a doctor and performed by a nurse.
1. Uses of Luspatercept-aamt after use
Luspatercept-aamt drug works to increase the number of red blood cells. Luspatercept-aamt is commonly used for patients with anemia caused by beta thalassemia (lower red blood cell count).
2. Luspatercept-aamt . dosage
Luspatercept-aamt is prepared in an injectable form. The patient will be injected under the skin by medical staff. However, before taking the drug into the body, it is necessary to check the patient's red blood cell count first.
The dose of Luspatercept-aamt is calculated based on the patient's weight. The usual dose is given once every 3 weeks.
3. Possible side effects when taking Luspatercept-aamt
The side effects that Luspatercept-aamt causes can be controlled by several methods. The frequency of symptoms may vary with response to medication, patient condition, and disease progression.
However, there are still very common and important symptoms such as:
Bone, muscle or joint pain Headaches and headaches Diarrhea: your doctor may recommend some medicine to relieve diarrhea. Besides, you can combine with foods containing less fiber, less spices (white rice, boiled chicken, grilled chicken). Patients should avoid using raw vegetables, whole grain breads, nuts, cereals. According to many studies, some types of soluble fiber can help you relieve diarrhea, such as: apple sauce, ripe bananas, colds, oatmeal, rice cream, .. Liver toxicity: Luspatercept drug -aamt can cause liver toxicity. To monitor whether the liver cells are functioning normally or not, a liver function test can be performed. If the patient has symptoms such as: jaundice and mucous membranes, urine color changes (ginseng, brown), abdominal pain, ... It may be a sign of liver toxicity. Some of the less common side effects that the drug Luspatercept-aamt brings:
Formation of many blood clots, heart attack, stroke: The body's manifestations that you can recognize are swelling, redness, pain in the body. limbs, wings or legs are cold and pale, chest tightness, shortness of breath, confusion, mental confusion, ... If the patient has one of the above symptoms, it is necessary to move immediately to a medical center to receive help. help from experts. High blood pressure: During treatment, patients need to be monitored blood pressure regularly. If, after a period of use, the blood pressure is not controlled, the drug should be discontinued.
4. How does Luspatercept-aamt affect pregnant women?
The use of Luspatercept-aamt during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. Therefore, people who intend to become pregnant or are pregnant should not use Luspatecept-aamt. The drug after use should be strictly controlled for at least six to three months.
For women who are breastfeeding, do not use Luspatecept-aamt. If you are taking medication, you should only breastfeed after 3 months from the last dose.
Luspatercept-aamt drug works to increase the number of red blood cells, used in patients with anemia caused by beta thalassemia. If not treated properly, it can cause mild to moderate side effects. Therefore, before using Luspatercept-aamt, you should carefully study the information as well as consult with the treating doctor.
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