Drug General Information (ID: DDIX2OS35J)
  Drug Name Kaolin Drug Info Eltrombopag Drug Info
  Drug Type Natural product Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Herbal Products Platelet-Stimulating Agents
  Structure

 Mechanism of Kaolin-Eltrombopag Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
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      Drug Name Kaolin Eltrombopag
      Mechanism Polyvalent cations Binds to polyvalent cations
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Chelation
Factor Description Chelation is a direct drug interaction that usually involves the formation of dimers or trimers, resulting in larger complexes and poorer absorption.
      Mechanism Description
  • Decreased absorption of Kaolin due to formation of complexes caused by Eltrombopag 

Recommended Action
      Management Eltrombopag should be taken on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after oral medications that contain antacids (e.g., didanosine buffered tablets or pediatric oral solution), aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc or other polyvalent cations.

References
1 Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".
2 Product Information. Promacta (eltrombopag). GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC.