Hemolytic anemia medical therapy

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Overview

Treatment depends on the cause and nature of the breakdown.

Medical Therapy

Definitive therapy depends on the cause.

• Symptomatic treatment can be given by blood transfusion, if there is marked anemia.

Pharmacotherapy

Chronic Pharmacotherapies

In severe immune-related hemolytic anemia, steroid therapy is sometimes necessary.

Contraindicated medications

Hemolytic anemia is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:

• Metaxalone