Mabthera (rituximab)
Mabthera infusion contains the active ingredient rituximab, which is a type of medicine known as a monoclonal antibody. It works by attacking white blood cells called B cells. This action means it can be used to treat two different diseases: ... [... more]
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Churg-Strauss syndrome
This rare condition can affect the blood vessels, the lungs, nerves and many other parts of the body. CSS is an autoimmune condition, which means the body turns on itself. White blood cells called eosinophils become too numerous and attack the ... [... more]
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Puri-Nethol
Puri-Nethol tablets contain the active ingredient mercaptopurine, which is a type of chemotherapy medicine for cancer known as a 'cytotoxic antimetabolite'. Mercaptopurine is used to treat various types of cancer of the white blood cells ... [... more]
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Colchicine
Colchicine was originally extracted from the autumn crocus but is now synthesised. Colchicine binds to a substance (tubulin) found in white blood cells (leucocytes). In gout, crystals of uric acid are deposited in certain joints. White blood ... [... more]
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MabCampath (alemtuzumab)
MabCampath infusion contains the active ingredient alemtuzumab, which is a type of medicine known as a monoclonal antibody. It is used to treat a type of cancer of the white blood cells called chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). CLL is the ... [... more]
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Fludara
Fludara tablets and injection contain the active ingredient fludarabine phosphate, which is a type of chemotherapy medicine for cancer known as a 'cytotoxic antimetabolite'. Fludarabine is used to treat a type of cancer of the white blood cells ... [... more]
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Pronestyl
Sudden severe deficiency in the number of white blood cells in the blood (agranulocytosis) Trimethoprim and cimetidine increase the blood levels of procainamide. Procainamide Hydrochloride. Decreased electrical impulses within the heart ... [... more]
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Blood groups - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Haematology;Blood groups;Plasma products;Blushing Your body has around 4-6 litres (8.5-12.5 pints) of blood, which consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a liquid called plasma. There are ... [... more]
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