Treatment Leukemia is a very aggressive disease. Therefore the treatment must be started as soon as possible. Already the well-founded suspicion is sufficient to initiate the therapy in affected children.In principle, therapy should only be carried out in a specialized treatment center for children and adolescents suffering from cancer (pediatric hematology and oncology), these are … Treatment | Leukemia in children
Chances of recovery Fortunately, there have been numerous advances and improvements in the treatment of childhood leukemia over the past decades. Currently, about 80-90% of children are free of leukemia 5 years after diagnosis. In this context one also speaks of the 5-year survival rate. With adequate treatment, childhood leukemia is definitely curable! Without appropriate … Chances of recovery | Leukemia in children
Introduction Leukemias, i.e. cancers of the white blood cells, are among the most common cancers in children, with the subtype ALL (acute lymphatic leukemia) being by far the most common. The disease usually manifests itself through anemia, an increased tendency to bleed and an increased tendency to infection. The diagnosis is usually made by a … Leukemia in children
Introduction Blood platelets, or thrombocytes, are cells in the blood that play an important role in blood clotting, i.e. stopping bleeding. Along with red blood cells and immune cells (leukocytes), they are one of the main components of the blood. The technical term thrombocyte for blood platelets is derived from the Greek von thrombos for … Platelets
Blood platelet count too high If the platelets in the blood are elevated (>500. 000/μl), this is called thrombocytosis. These can be either primary (congenital, genetic) or secondary (acquired, caused by another disease). Secondary thrombocytosis is usually caused by infections, chronic inflammatory diseases, tissue injuries or certain forms of anaemia. Infections in which elevated platelet … Blood platelet count too high | Platelets
Therapy of platelet diseases A thrombocyte deficiency of less than 50,000 platelets per microlitre of blood is dangerous in most cases and should be treated. Depending on the cause of the deficiency, a number of treatment methods are available. In cases of pure platelet loss after heavy bleeding, for example after a traffic accident, platelet … Therapy of platelet diseases | Platelets
Platelet donation The donation of blood platelets (thrombocyte donation) is a procedure similar to plasma donation, in which 5 to 6 times more thrombocytes can be obtained than in a normal blood donation. In the donation process, only the platelets are removed from the donor’s blood via a “cell separator” and the remaining blood components … Platelet donation | Platelets
Introduction The drug Zyprexa® belongs to the group of so-called atypical neuroleptics. Zyprexa® is the trade name, but the original active ingredient is olanzapine. This drug is used to treat various disorders of the psyche, including in particular schizophrenia and mania in bipolar disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. More information about the mechanism of action and … Zyprexa® side effects
Occasional to rare side effects If previous illnesses are already present, certain side effects can be more severe and more frequent. For example, older patients suffering from dementia often suffer from urinary incontinence, strokes, pneumonia, frequent extreme fatigue, hallucinations, as well as muscle stiffness with difficulty walking when treated with Zyprexa®. If there is a … Occasional to rare side effects | Zyprexa® side effects
The following drugs are used for thrombosis prophylaxis: Heparin Pentasaccharide Fondaparinux (Arixtra®) Acetylsalicylic acid Oral anticoagulants Thrombin inhibitors Note General information on the topic of thrombosis prophylaxis can be found on the homepage on the topic: Thrombosis prophylaxis Heparins The first large group of anticoagulant drugs for the prevention of thromboembolism are heparins. They are … Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis
Pentasaccharide FondaparinuxArixtra® The pentasaccharide fondaparinux (Arixtra®) is a synthetically produced 5-sugar that inhibits factor Xa in the coagulation cascade via antithrombin (a naturally occurring blood clotting inhibitor in the body). The drug is administered by subcutaneous administration (subcutaneously, see c.). Once absorbed into the bloodstream, it binds to antithrombin. The substance is excreted via the … Pentasaccharide FondaparinuxArixtra® | Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis
Homeopathic remedies Although homeopathic remedies are not suitable for the sole prophylaxis of thrombosis, they can also help to reduce the risk of thrombosis before and after surgery if the risk factors are low. Suitable remedies include Lachesis, horse chestnut and witch hazel (witch hazel). You can read more information on this topic here: Homeopathy … Homeopathic remedies | Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis
