Anemia Drugs

Question 0

B9

Answer 0

Folic acid
Required for DNA synthesis
Deficiency in crohn’s, alcoholism, pregnancy and lactation
Def causes megaloblastic anemia

Question 1

Iron

Answer 1

Stored in intestinal mucosa as ferritin

Supplements can cause GI upset

Question 2

B12

Answer 2

Pernicious anemia, poor absorption
Megaloblastic anemia
Cyanocobalamin

Question 3

EPO

Answer 3

Epogin, Procrit

Synthetic alpha form

Question 4

Hydroxyurea

Answer 4

Droxia, Hydrea
Effective in preventing crisis
Causes increase in fetal Hgb percentage

Question 5

Darbepotin

Answer 5

Aranesp
Longer acting, not for acute blood loss
Albumin free , good for jehovas

Question 6

Pentoxifylline

Answer 6

Rheological modifier
Increases rbc flexibility
Decreases viscosity