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Albendazole Prescribed For Worn Infestation. Suffer From Low Blood Count And Poor Clotting. History Of ITP
Hello I am abroad and might have eaten unclean veggies and possibly have worms. I have been prescribed Albendazole but in reading about it I see side affects of low blood counts and poor clotting. I have previously suffered from ITP (low platelets) and am worried this medication might reignite this disease. Your thought?
Wed, 22 May 2013
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welcome to health care magic
Thanks for your query
Albendazole is the drug of choice for worm infestation..
Aplastic anemia,bone marrow suppression is the rarest side effect..
You didn't mention in the query about the number of platelet count..normal count is 1.5-4 lakhs..
During the course of treatment monitor your blood counts..
Consult general physician for further suggestions
Thank you
Dr.siddartha
welcome to health care magic
Thanks for your query
Albendazole is the drug of choice for worm infestation..
Aplastic anemia,bone marrow suppression is the rarest side effect..
You didn't mention in the query about the number of platelet count..normal count is 1.5-4 lakhs..
During the course of treatment monitor your blood counts..
Consult general physician for further suggestions
Thank you
Dr.siddartha
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