Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia
Alternative Names
Immune hemolytic anemia secondary to drugs; Anemia - immune hemolytic - secondary to drugs
Prevention
If the disorder occurs, the individual should avoid the offending drug and its analogues (similar medications) in the future.
Review Date: 8/18/2003
Reviewed By: Corey Cutler, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C., Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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