G.A. Dudina1, I.N. Kontievskiy1, V.N. Perova2
1 – Moscow Regional Scientific-Research Clinical Institute n.a. M.F. Vladimirskiy, Moscow, Russian Federation
2 – Municipal Clinical City Hospital, Dubna, Russian Federation
Контакты: dudina_gal@mail.ru
ABSTRACT
We present clinical case that demonstrates high efficiency of eltrombopag for the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia. It is shown that stable effect may persist after a course of eltrombopag therapy during 2 months. Eltrombopag is highly effective with repeated use.
Keywords: Immune thrombocytopenia, eltrombopag, Revolade.
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