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Posted On : 28 Dec 2008

What is the role of anti-D in Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura? and what are the side effects of using IVIG in the same condition?

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Answer Discussion :

Aman Sista

bleeding

16 years ago

Dr Subhash Kashyape

anti D coats platelets and hence hemolysis prevented.IVIg can b used as is freely available but costly. Sideeffects r rare like drug reaction and anaphylaxis.

16 years ago

Babitha Renjith

Binds to FC receptors and inhibits platelet destruction.
Fever, flu like symptoms , headache

16 years ago

adel ghamdi

prevent plat. destruction
can lead to hemolysis

16 years ago

dr m lahiri

it blocks the Fc receptors on platelets , prevents their destruction

16 years ago

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