Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Agrylin

Descriptions


Anagrelide is used to decrease the risk of blood clots in patients who have thrombocythemia (too many platelets in the blood). It works to decrease the production of platelets in the body.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule

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