Anagrelide is a platelet-reducing agent used to lower dangerously elevated platelet levels (i.e. to treat thrombocythemia) in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.[L14153] It is an oral imidazoquinazoline that was first approved for use in the US in 1997.[A214274] It appears to carry a better response rate than other thrombocythemia treatments (e.g. [busulfan], [hydroxyurea]) and may be better tolerated.[A214274]
Synonyms
Anagrelide
Anagrelida
Anagrelide hydrochloride monohydrate
Anagrelide hydrochloride
Anagrelidum
Brand Names
Anagrelide
Anagrelide Mylan
Agrylin
PMS-anagrelide
Mylan-anagrelide
Sandoz Anagrelide
Anagrelide Hydrochloride
Dom-anagrelide
Xagrid
PHL-anagrelide
Indication
Anagrelide is indicated for the treatment of thrombocythemia, secondary to malignant neoplasms, to reduce platelet count and the associated risk of thrombosis. It is also beneficial in the amelioration of thrombocythemia symptoms including thrombo-hemorrhagic events.[L14153]
Categories
Agents producing tachycardia
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents
Antiplatelet agents
Cardiovascular Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors (weak)
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Substrates
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Substrates with a Narrow Therapeutic Index
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