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Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count) »
What is thrombocytopenia?
Thrombocytopenia is a lower than normal number of platelets in the blood.
Platelets are one of the components of the blood along with white and red blood cells. Platelets play an important role in clotting and bleeding. Platelets are made in the bone marrow similar to other cells in the blood such as, white blood cells and red blood cells. Platelets originate from megakaryocytes which are large cells found in the bone marrow. The fragments of these megakaryocytes are platelets that are released into the blood stream. The circulating platelets make up about two third of the platelets that are released from the bone marrow. The other one third is typically stored (sequestered) in the spleen.
Platelets, in general, have a brief 7 to 10 days life in the blood, after which they are removed from the blood circulation. The number of platelets in the blood is referred to as the platelet count and is normally betw...
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Promacta Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
PROMACTA is indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy.
Limitations of use: PROMACTA should be used only in patients with ITP whose degree of thrombocytopenia and clinical condition increases the risk for bleeding. PROMACTA should not be used in an attempt to normalize platelet counts.
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Promacta Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- nausea, pain in your upper stomach, low fever, loss of appetite;
- dark urine, clay-colored stools;
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
- blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights.
Less serious side effects may include:
- mil...
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