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.
Methaqualone, sold under the brand name Quaalude (KWAY-lood, \ËkwÄ-ËlÃ¼d\) in the US and Mandrax in the UK and South Africa, is a sedative and hypnotic medication. It is a member of the quinazolinone class. The sedativeâhypnotic activity of methaqualone was first noted by researchers in the 1950s.