What is Agrylin/Anagrelide used for?

This medicine is used to treat certain blood disorders and to lower blood platelets.

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Agrylin/Anagrelide be stored?

Store between 59 and 77 degrees F. Keep in a light-resistant container.

General drug information:

When should Agrylin/Anagrelide not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine

What precautions should I follow when taking Agrylin/Anagrelide?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have heart disease if you have liver or kidney disease if you have any other medical condition

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Agrylin/Anagrelide?

To avoid excessive bleeding, inform your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedures.

What are the side effects of Agrylin/Anagrelide?

Most severe:  Severe breathing disorders; fainting; chest pain; memory loss; pneumonia; blood in the urine; pounding in the chest; difficulty breathing.

Most common:  Headache; diarrhea; weakness; swelling; nausea; stomach pain; dizziness; pain; gas; vomiting; fever; swelling of the hands and feet; rash; hives; loss of appetite; fast heartbeat; sore throat; general body discomfort; cough; abnormal skin sensations; back pain; itching; indigestion.

Other:  Flu symptoms; chills; sensitivity to sunlight; constipation; black feces; joint pain; muscle aches; leg cramps; depression; drowsiness; confusion; sleeplessness; nervousness; dehydration; runny nose; nosebleed; sinus inflammation; bronchitis; asthma; abnormal vision; ringing in the ears; double vision; difficulty urinating; hair loss; migraine; skin disease.

How should I take Agrylin/Anagrelide?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. This medicine should be taken under close medical supervision. This medicine may cause dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. This medicine may cause sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and other ultraviolet light. Use sunscreens and wear protective clothing until tolerance is determined. Lab tests will be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel you have taken too much of this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.