Anemia Medications
Definition of Anemia: Anemia is a lower than normal number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the blood, usually measured by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the red pigment in red blood cells that transports oxygen.
There are many types and potential causes of anemia. For information about a specific type of anemia, see one of the following articles:
- anemia - B12 deficiency
- anemia - folate deficiency
- anemia - iron deficiency
- anemia of chronic disease
- hemolytic anemia
- hemolytic anemia - G-6-PD deficiency
- idiopathic aplastic anemia
- idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia
- immune hemolytic anemia
- immune hemolytic anemia - drug-induced
- megaloblastic anemia
- pernicious anemia
- secondary aplastic anemia
- sickle cell anemia
Drugs (by generic name) associated with Anemia
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Anemia. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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| multivitamin with iron systemic (Pro, More...) class: iron products, vitamin and mineral combinations | 9 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.7 | |
| oxymetholone systemic (Pro, More...) class: androgens and anabolic steroids | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| pyridoxine systemic (Pro, More...) class: vitamins | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| lenalidomide systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous antineoplastics, other immunosuppressants | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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| epoetin alfa systemic (Pro, More...) class: recombinant human erythropoietins | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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dong quai systemic (Pro, More...)  class: herbal products | 0 review(s) | Not rated Be the first |
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Topics under Anemia
- Anemia Associated with Chronic Disease (0 drugs)
- Anemia Associated with Iron Deficiency (8 drugs)
- Anemia Associated with Prematurity (0 drugs)
- Anemia Prior to Surgery (2 drugs)
- Anemia, Chemotherapy Induced (3 drugs)
- Anemia, Drug Induced (2 drugs)
- Anemia, Folate Deficiency (0 drugs)
- Anemia, Megaloblastic (39 drugs in 6 topics)
- Anemia, Posthemorrhagic (0 drugs)
- Anemia, Sickle Cell (18 drugs)
- Aplastic Anemia (3 drugs)
- Erythroblastopenia (25 drugs)
- Hemolytic Anemia (25 drugs in 3 topics)
- Iron Deficiency Anemia (54 drugs)
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