ITP Education Kit

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educational patient kit

ITP Juego Educativo

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y WinRho cuando usted ordena el ITP Juego Educativo de Recurso

Steroids (Corticosteroids)

Steroid therapy is a well-established, effective treatment for ITP. Steroids are thought to work by slowing the destruction of platelets in the spleen.

Steroids are normally given for only a short period of time because of serious side effects. These may include:1

  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Cataracts
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Facial swelling
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Abnormal hair growth
  • Mood changes/hyperactivity in children

 

  1. Sandler S.G. and Tutuncuoglu S.O. Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura -- current management practices. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2004; 5(12): 2515-2527.