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Neumega

This medicine has been available for a few years and hematologists and oncologists are most familiar with it.  It can be used either to prevent Thrombocytopenia or alternatively shorten the period of Thrombocytopenia.   Neumega is well tolerated and its most noticeable side effect is retention of fluids.  In patients who suffer from heart disease this side effect may worsen their condition and result in congestive heart failure.  Neumega may have to be stopped if the fluid retention poses a problem.  Additionally, there are a number of medicines, such as Lasix, that can increase fluid excretion from body.

Neumega is an injection and is given once daily under the skin, in the upper arm area.  The length of time that patients may need this medicine is quite variable and ranges between 7-14 days.  The injections are either given at the doctor’s office or by the visiting nurses at home.  Best and most convenient method may be for the patients to learn how to self-inject.  Response to Neumega is very slow and it may take up to two weeks to see a rise in Platelet count.