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World J Pharmacol. Dec 9, 2014; 3(4): 186-192
Published online Dec 9, 2014. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v3.i4.186
Published online Dec 9, 2014. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v3.i4.186
Table 1 Mechanisms of thrombocytopenia in liver disease
In chronic liver disease |
Decreased Thrombopoietin production |
Splenic sequestration |
Autoantibodies against platelets |
Expansion of plasma volume |
Bone marrow suppression (Alcohol) |
In specific liver diseases |
Viral or alcohol related marrow suppression |
Autoimmune thrombocytopenia |
Cryoglobulins |
Drugs: Interferon mediated marrow suppression |
- Citation: Sharma V. Use of eltrombopag in thrombocytopenia of liver disease. World J Pharmacol 2014; 3(4): 186-192
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3192/full/v3/i4/186.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5497/wjp.v3.i4.186