Thrombopoietin
Definition
Thrombopoietin is an investigational or experimental drug that may increase the number of platelets in the bloodstream.
Purpose
Thrombopoietin is an experimental drug that may be used to treat thrombocytopenia (a reduced number of platelets in the blood).
Description
Thrombocytopenia, or a low number of platelets in the blood, can be a life-threatening condition. Platelets are necessary for the normal process of blood clotting. When someone experiences thrombocytopenia, a cut or bruise might not heal quickly, or at all, without medical intervention. Therefore, patients with a low platelet cell count must take...
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