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The thrombopoietin mimetics eltrombopag and romiplostim in the treatment of refractory aplastic anaemia.

Authors :
Gill, Harinder
Leung, Garret M. K.
Lopes, David
Kwong, Yok ‐ Lam
Source :
British Journal of Haematology; Mar2017, Vol. 176 Issue 6, p991-994, 4p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article focuses on a study related to thrombopoietin mimetics eltrombopag and romiplostim in the treatment of refractory aplastic anaemia (AA). It mentions hyperpigmentation considered as common side effect of eltrombopag. It also mentions need for investigation of thrombopoietin receptor expression on melanocytes or gut cells.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071048
Volume :
176
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Haematology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121743637
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.14024