What medications should be taken for low white blood cell count?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing persistent coughing and headaches. After visiting the hospital for examination, I was diagnosed with leukopenia (low white blood cell count). I would like to ask, what medications are recommended for low white blood cell count?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
When white blood cells are low, the following medications may be considered under a doctor's guidance:
1. **White blood cell-increasing drugs**: Vitamin B4, batyl alcohol, leucogen, and amino acid derivatives such as amlexanox, which can stimulate the production of white blood cells. Recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) or recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) are significantly effective in increasing white blood cell counts.
2. **Anti-infective agents**: In cases of bacterial infection, medications such as amoxicillin capsules or cefixime granules may be used. For fungal infections, itraconazole capsules or fluconazole capsules may be prescribed.
3. **Glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants**: For leukopenia caused by autoimmune diseases, glucocorticoids such as prednisone tablets may be effective. For leukopenia caused by conditions like lymphoma, immunosuppressants such as cyclophosphamide tablets or compound cyclophosphamide tablets may be used.
4. **Other medications**: Depending on the specific underlying cause, doctors may recommend other types of medications, such as hydroxyurea tablets.
