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Plasma Exchange Summary

2242 relevant articles (325 outcomes, 212 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: Removal of plasma and replacement with various fluids, e.g., fresh frozen plasma, plasma protein fractions (PPF), albumin preparations, dextran solutions, saline. Used in treatment of autoimmune diseases, immune complex diseases, diseases of excess plasma factors, and other conditions.

Also Known As: Exchange, Plasma; Exchanges, Plasma; Plasma Exchanges

Key Diseases for which Plasma Exchange is Relevant

  1. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura : 50 outcomes 14 studies in 256 results
  2. Syndrome : 38 outcomes 31 studies in 276 results
  3. Myasthenia Gravis : 21 outcomes 17 studies in 116 results
  4. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) : 16 outcomes 19 studies in 56 results
  5. Glomerulonephritis : 12 outcomes 6 studies in 89 results
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Drugs Related to Plasma Exchange

  1. thymidine 5'-triphosphate (TTP)
  2. Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin)
  3. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)
  4. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
  5. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
  6. Steroids
  7. Prednisone (Sone)
  8. Methylprednisolone
  9. rituximab (Mabthera)
  10. Antibodies
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Therapies Related to Plasma Exchange

  1. Plasmapheresis
  2. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
  3. Splenectomy
  4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  5. Blood Component Removal (Apheresis)
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