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Plasma Exchange Summary

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

Networked: 2654 relevant articles (384 outcomes, 227 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Plasma Exchange is Relevant

  1. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura : 55 outcomes 17 studies in 317 results
  2. Myasthenia Gravis : 23 outcomes 24 studies in 128 results
  3. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) : 19 outcomes 23 studies in 73 results
  4. Thrombocytopenia (Thrombopenia) : 18 outcomes 1 study in 96 results
  5. Proteinuria : 14 outcomes in 33 results
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Drugs Related to Plasma Exchange

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

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