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Capillary leak syndrome is caused by which of the following drug?

A
Fligrastim
B
Sargramostim
C
Peg filgrastim
D
Darbeptoin
High-Yield Explanation
Capillary leak syndrome is usually seen with Sargramostim or GM CSFGM-CSF can cause more severe side effects, paicularly at higher doses. These include fever, malaise, ahralgias, myalgias, and a capillary leak syndrome characterized by peripheral edema and pleural or pericardial effusions.G CSF/GM CSF analogs are used for treatment and prevention of cancer chemotherapy-induced anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia etcRef: Goodman Gillman 12th ed. Pg: 1074

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