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Why Is Calvepen Dosage Increased After A Splenectomy?
my husband had a splenectomy 7 years ago due to lymphoma. He was put on 333mg calvepen and this week for no apparent reason that has been increased to 666mg. We have been going through a good period in his health and we dont understand why this prescription had to be changed.
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Why Is Calvepen Dosage Increased After A Splenectomy?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Post-splenectomy patients are at higher risk for developing infections. So, antibiotic like Calvepen should be continued for life. Calvepen ensures better blood antibiotic levels and protection against infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal