Low Platelet Count : Drugs
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Gamma globulin
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Gammaglobulin is a type of protein found in the blood. When gammaglobulins are extracted from the blood of many people and combined, they can be used to prevent or treat infections.
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Oprelvekin is a protein that stimulates production of platelets in the blood. Platelets are
important for proper clotting of the blood and for wound healing.
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Oprelvekin, also known as Neumega, is a hematopoietic stimulant used as supportive care after myelosuppressive chemotherapy to combat thrombopenia. Purpose Oprelvekin is a prescription medication used following the administration of myelosuppressive chemotherapy drugs such as azathioprine and mercaptopurine .
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Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of
substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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