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Gary Benson - Haematology Association of Ireland

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Initial Treatment <strong>of</strong> Adult ITPPlatelet count: > 25–30,000/µl• No treatmentPlatelet count: < 25–30,000/µl• Prednisolone (1 mg/kg/d PO) or• Periodic Anti-D (50–75 µg/kg IV as needed) or• Dexamethasone (40 mg/day x 4 days/month)Platelet count: < 25–30,000/µl• Immunization• Splenectomy• Rituximab• TPO agonistStable platelet count > 25–30,000/µl• No therapyAdapted from Cines DB, McMillan R. Annu Rev Med. 2005;56:425-442.

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