Agents used in anemias and hematopoietic growth factors Flashcards
1
Q
Agent used for pernicious anemia
A
Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12)
2
Q
Agent used for megaloblastic anemia (but does NOT reverse neurologic symptoms) and decreases neural tube defects during pregnancy
A
Folic acid
3
Q
Agent used for anemias associated with renal failure
A
Erythropoietin