Question
Pharmacology Question on Oncology
A patient with a malignancy is undergoing chemotherapy. The platelet counts were reduced after the previous cycle of chemotherapy. Which of the following drugs can be used to treat this patient?
A
Oprelvekin (IL-11
B
Filgrastim
C
Erythropoietin
D
Amifostine
Answer
Oprelvekin (IL-11
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A):Oprelvekin (IL-11)