Anemia Agents Flashcards
1
Q
Which are the two Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents that we need to know?
A
Epoetin Alfa
Darbopoetin Alfa
2
Q
What are the names of the agents used to treat Iron Deficiency Anemia?
A
Ferrous Asparate
Ferrous Fumarate
Ferrous Gluconate
Ferrous Sulfate
Iron Dextran
Iron Sucrose
3
Q
What are the names that we need to know for the Chelating Agents?
A
“Defer”
Deferasirox
Deferiprone
Deferoxamine mesylate
4
Q
What are the agents that we need to know for Megaloblastic Anemias?
A
Folic Acid
◦ Folic acid
◦ Leucovorin
◦ Levoleucovorin
B12
◦ Hydroxocobalamin, IM
◦ Cyanocobalamin, nasal spray
5
Q
What agent would we give for Sickle Cell Anemia?
A
Hydroxyurea
