Immune hemolytic anemia secondary to drugs; Anemia - immune hemolytic - secondary to drugs
Stopping the drug that is causing the problem may relieve or control the symptoms.
Some persons may be given a medicine called prednisone. Special blood transfusions may be needed to treat severe symptoms.
Most patients have a good outcome.
Death caused by severe anemia rarely occurs. Transfusion can cause a transfusion reaction.
See your health care provider if you have symptoms of this condition.
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