Acute Porphyrias Flashcards by Tete Temile

What is acute phorphyrias?

Hereditary disorders of haem biosynthesis - be careful whilst prescribing as certain drugs can induce acute porphyric crisis

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Treatment for acute porphyria crisis

Haem arginate by short IV infusion

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Unsafe Drug

SHIT PTH

Steriods
Hormonal contraceptives
Imidazole antifungals (topical thought to be safe)
TCAs
Progestogens
HRT
Taxanes

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