Drug-induced nonautoimmune haemolytic anaemia - what does this mean
Drug-induced nonautoimmune haemolytic anaemia is caused by the direct toxicity of certain drugs and chemicals on the red blood cells, leading to their destruction and subsequent anemia. the drugs that are known to cause this type of anemia include antibiotics, anticonvulsants, chemotherapeutic agents, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
What happens during the disease - drug-induced nonautoimmune haemolytic anaemia
Drug-induced nonautoimmune haemolytic anaemia is caused by the direct toxic effect of drugs on the red blood cells. the drugs can cause oxidative damage to the cell membrane, leading to increased fragility and subsequent destruction of the red blood cells in the spleen and other organs. in addition, some drugs can inhibit the enzymes responsible for the production of red blood cells, leading to a decrease in the number of red blood cells in circulation.
Drug-induced nonautoimmune haemolytic anaemia - Prevention
Drug-induced nonautoimmune haemolytic anaemia can be prevented by avoiding the use of known haemolytic drugs, monitoring and adjusting the dose of drugs that may cause haemolytic reactions, and avoiding the use of drugs that are known to interact with other drugs that may cause haemolytic reactions.