Complete dosing information for ANAGRELIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The starting dose for adults is 0.5 mg four times a day or 1 mg twice a day. ( 2.1 ) The starting dose for pediatric patients is 0.5 mg per day. ( 2.1 ) Maintain the starting dose for at least one week and then titrate to maintain target platelet counts. ( 2.2 ) Do not exceed a dose increment of 0.5 mg/day in any one week. Do not exceed 10 mg/day or 2.5 mg in a single dose. ( 2.2 ) Moderate hepatic impairment: Start with 0.5 mg per day. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Starting Dosage Adults: The recommended starting dosage of AGRYLIN is 0.5 mg four times daily or 1 mg twice daily. Pediatric Patients: The recommended starting dosage of AGRYLIN is 0.5 mg daily. 2.2 Dose Titration Based Upon Platelet Response Continue the starting dose for at least one week and then titrate to reduce and maintain the platelet count below 600,000/µL, and ideally between 150,000/µL and 400,000/µL. The dose increment should not exceed 0.5 mg/day in any one week. Dosage should not exceed 1