Thrombocytopenia medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]

Overview

The treatment of thrombocytopenia depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment

Supportive measures

  • Platelet transfusion

Treatment of the underlying cause

  • Viral
    • Anti-viral medications
    • Hydration and supportive measures
  • Drug-induced
    • Discontinuation of the offending agent
    • Antidote for the offendating agents
  • Thrombotic microangiopathy
    • Plasma exchange
    • Fresh frozen plasma
  • Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)
    • Corticosteroids
    • Intravenous immunoglobulin
    • Fostamatinib
    • Eltrombopag
    • Romiplostim


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