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Anemia hemolítica inmunitaria secundaria a medicamentos; Anemia hemolítica inmunitaria secundaria a fármacos
La suspensión del fármaco causante del problema puede aliviar o controlar los síntomas.
A algunas personas se les puede dar un medicamento llamado prednisona para reducir la respuesta inmunitaria contra los glóbulos rojos. Es posible que se necesiten transfusiones especiales de sangre para tratar los síntomas graves.
La mayoría de los pacientes tiene un buen pronóstico si dejan de tomar el fármaco que está causando el problema.
La muerte causada por anemia severa es poco común.
Consulte con el médico si tiene síntomas de esta afección.
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