Answer
Topotecan can markedly reduce white cells, red cells and platelets, so testing helps assess infection, anaemia and bleeding risk.
Sources for this answer
- Topotecan Hospira 4 mg/4 ml concentrate for solution for infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Hycamtin 1 mg hard capsules — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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