What are the medications that cause acute lymphoid anemia?
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Doxorubicin, vincristine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate, etoposide, L-asparaginase.
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What are the medications that cause acute lymphoid anemia?
Doxorubicin, vincristine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate, etoposide, L-asparaginase.
What medications are used to treat non-lymphocytic anemia?
Thioguanine, cytarabine.
What is the treatment for iron deficiency anemia?
Iron.
What are the treatments for megaloblastic anemia?
Folic acid and Vitamin B12.
What is the treatment for pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B12.
What causes pernicious anemia?
Lack of intrinsic factor.
What is the treatment for hemolytic anemia?
Cortisone.
What deficiency can cause hemolytic anemia?
Decrease in G6PD.
What is the treatment for anemia of chronic renal failure?
Epoetin.
What is the treatment for anemia of chronic renal failure if there is iron deficiency?
Darbepoetin.
What medication can cause anemia?
Nitrous oxide.
What medication can cause aplastic anemia?
Chloramphenicol.
What medication can cause megaloblastic anemia?
Trimethoprim.
What are the non-pharmacological treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD)?
Blood transfusion and bone marrow transplantation (the only cure).
What are the pharmacological treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD)?
Immunization, analgesics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs, opioids for severe cases), hydroxyurea.
What is the black box warning for hydroxyurea?
Myelosuppression.
What should be avoided when taking hydroxyurea?
Live vaccines.
What is a warning associated with hydroxyurea?
Embryo-fetal toxicity.
What contraceptive measures are required when taking hydroxyurea?
Contraceptive required during and after discontinuation of therapy by 6 months in women and 12 months in men.
What is the treatment for sickle cell anemia with pain crisis?
Hydroxyurea and opioid analgesics.
