Examination of drug removal profiles in patients undergoing therapeutic plasma exchange: A retrospective study
Ugur Balaban,
Emre Kara,
Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionTherapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) eliminates disease‐contributing substances but may also affect drug concentrations. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of prescription drugs removable via TPE by reviewing patient medication histories.MethodsA retrospective, single‐center study was conducted from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. The study included 244 patients undergoing 1087 TPE sessions. Drugs prescribed to patients on TPE days were categorized as “yes” (probably removable), “maybe” (… Show more
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