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==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
*'''[[Corticosteroids]]''': The cornerstone of therapy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia is steroids. Steroids are the first-line therapy for induction of a response. The initial regimen of steroids is usually prednisone 1-1.5 mg/kg PO daily, to be continues for 1-3 weeks until the hemoglobin increases to 10 g/dl. | *'''[[Corticosteroids]]''': The cornerstone of therapy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia is steroids. Steroids are the first-line therapy for induction of a response. The initial regimen of steroids is usually prednisone 1-1.5 mg/kg PO daily, to be continues for 1-3 weeks until the hemoglobin increases to 10 g/dl. Steroids are then rapidly tapered. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]
Overview
Treatment depends on the cause and nature of the breakdown.
Medical Therapy
- Corticosteroids: The cornerstone of therapy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia is steroids. Steroids are the first-line therapy for induction of a response. The initial regimen of steroids is usually prednisone 1-1.5 mg/kg PO daily, to be continues for 1-3 weeks until the hemoglobin increases to 10 g/dl. Steroids are then rapidly tapered.