There are a variety of treatment options for ITP. Links to information sheets about commonly used drug therapies are presented below. Another treatment option that is used is "observation only," which involves regular monitoring of platelet counts and watching for signs of bleeding. In some cases, physicians may treat ITP patients with other drug therapies that show promise for ITP.

IVIG
 
Anti-D globulin (WinRho® SDF)
 
Steroids
 
6-mercaptopurine
 
Splenectomy
 

 
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