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.
methadone in American English (ËmÉÎ¸ÉËdoÊn ; met hËÉdÅnË) noun. a synthetic narcotic drug, C21H27NO, used in medicine to treat heroin and morphine addicts: it is more potent than morphine, with a longer duration of action and milder withdrawal symptoms.