The hallmark of increased platelet destruction is increased marrow megakaryocytes or, when available, high reticulated platelet count. 1  Platelet destruction results from various immune conditions, including the following: 2  Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) 3  Thrombotic microangiopathies. 4  Post-transfusion purpura (PTP)
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Methadone is a strong, synthetic (man-made) narcotic that acts on the central nervous system (brain) in a manner similar to other narcotics. It is used in the management of narcotic addiction and for pain control.RUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Methadone is a strong, synthetic (man-made) narcotic that acts on the central nervous system (brain) in a manner similar to other narcotics. It is used in the management of narcotic addiction and for pain control.
It is a brand name for hydromorphone, a Schedule II controlled substance in the U.S. This puts Dilaudid in the same schedule class as morphine, OxyContin, Fentanyl and methadone. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency classifies drugs based on their potential to be habit-forming and to cause misuse and abuse.