Frequently asked questions

If you miss your dose of Doptelet, take it as soon as you remember. Don’t take 2 doses at once to make up for missing a dose. You should take your next dose at your usual time.

If you think you’ve taken more Doptelet than you were prescribed, call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room right away.

Everyone’s treatment goals are different, so it’s important to keep taking Doptelet exactly as your doctor prescribed, based on the treatment plan you agreed on together. If you have questions about how long you’ll be on Doptelet, talk to your doctor or care team—they’re there to help.

The cost of Doptelet may vary depending on your insurance. Eligible patients who have commercial insurance may pay as little as $0 with the Doptelet Copay Assistance Program. Find out if you’re eligible.

Doptelet Connect also has dedicated Case Managers who can help research your individual coverage, coordinate with a pharmacy to fill your prescription, and connect you with copay assistance or free product, if needed. Learn more.

Yes. 49 patients living with chronic ITP were studied in a 6-month clinical trial for Doptelet. Some were taking Doptelet, some weren’t. On Day 8 of the trial, 21 out of the 32 patients taking Doptelet reached at least 50,000 platelets per microliter or more. Those not on Doptelet didn’t reach 50,000 platelets per microliter. Beyond that, the patients taking Doptelet were able to keep their platelet counts at 50,000 platelets per microliter or higher for an average of 12 total weeks vs 0 weeks for those not on Doptelet.

No, Doptelet isn’t a steroid. It’s a thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA) that can help lift your platelet count.

With Doptelet, you have full food freedom, meaning you can eat any food you want, whenever you want. This includes calcium- and magnesium-rich foods.

Doptelet is the only oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA) that helps lift your platelet count on your ideal schedule with no food-type restrictions, additional liver monitoring, or injections.

Friendly reminder: Food’s a must when taking your dose of Doptelet, but which kind is up to you. When you start on Doptelet, your doctor will check your platelet count with a weekly blood test. Once you’ve reached your treatment goal, they’ll check it monthly.

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The most common side effects of Doptelet are headache, tiredness, bruising, nosebleed, upper respiratory tract infection, joint pain, gum bleeding, purple or red spots on your skin (petechiae), and runny nose. Doptelet is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA) and TPO-RAs have been associated with blood clots. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a blood clot, including: swelling, pain, or tenderness in your legs, shortness of breath, chest pain, fast heartbeat, and stomach (abdominal) pain or tenderness.

Meet Tammy, our Dopteller (aka patient ambassador). You can watch her talk about life after diagnosis, reaching her goals, why Doptelet works for her, and more here.

While everyone’s treatment goal is unique (based on their age, medical history, activity level, etc), for most people, keeping a count of 50,000 platelets per microliter or more can help reduce risk.

Talk to your doctor to figure out what your treatment goals should be.

It’s important to know and remember that the goal of treatment may not be to normalize your platelet counts. Everyone’s platelet count goal is unique, so it’s up to you and your doctor to set and reach your goals together.

A normal platelet count in adults ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood, but for most people keeping a count of 50,000 platelets per microliter or more can help reduce risk.