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lusutrombopag

Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonist · Hematopoietic Agent

Thrombopoietin Receptor AgonistHematopoietic Agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Top interactions
  • CarfilzomibSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Lusutrombopag is an oral nonpeptide thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TRA) that binds to and activates the TPO receptor, stimulating the production of megakaryocytes and platelets in the marrow.

Indications

chronic liver disease–associated thrombocytopenia in patients with a scheduled procedure

Dosing

Adult
3 mg orally once daily for 7 days, beginning 8–14 days prior to the scheduled procedure. The procedure should be conducted 2–8 days after the last lusutrombopag dose.

Side effects

Serious
  • marrow fibrosis
  • rebound thrombocytopenia

Drug interactions

Carfilzomib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10