Nexium Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia may be congenital or acquired.
The acquired form is more common, especially among elderly. In either case, it usually results from decreased or defective production of platelets in the bone marrow (for example, in
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Thrombocytopenia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thrombocytopenia is any disorder in which there is an abnormally low amount of platelets. Platelets are parts of the blood that help blood to clot.... Read more »
Drug-induced nonimmune thrombocytopenia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thrombocytopenia is any disorder in which there are not enough platelets. Platelets are cells in the blood that help the blood clot. A low platelet... Read more »
Drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia is a condition where the use of certain drugs leads to the formation of antibodies against platelets. These... Read more »
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Nexium Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ESOMEPRAZOLE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULE - ORAL Pronounced: (ES-oh-MEP-ra-zole) Side Effects Headache, diarrhea, nausea, gas, stomach... Read more »
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