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ITP and elthrombopag

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    ITP and elthrombopag

    A mother of a 4 month-old breastfeeding baby was diagnosed with ITP 2 months ago. She is not responsive to corticosteroids and her hematologist has suggested elthrombopag. Unfortunately I cannot find any literature on that drug. What would you suggest? Thank you.
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    danilatou,

    Elthrombopag (Promacta) is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers. Dr Hale states this medication is too risky because it can increase a young infants bone marrow activity and they are already born with extra cells they are trying to slough off.

    Sandra Lovato R.N.
    InfantRisk Center
    806-352-2519

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