Neturopenia Flashcards
1
Q
• Neutropenia occurs when
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the bone marrow cannot make enough neutrophils
2
Q
Neutropenia treatment
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• Recombinant human granulocyte-colony stimulating factors stimulate the production of neutrophils. Examples include: Filgrastim and Lenograstim (Lenograstim should be avoided in pregnancy)
3
Q
Drugs which may cause agranulocytosis, neutropenia, other bone-marrow suppression or dyscrasia include:
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- Carbimazole
- Methotrexate
- Clozapine
- Co-trimoxazole
- Sulfasalazine
