G6PD DEFICIENCY Flashcards
1
Q
when is G6PD deficiency common
A
- more common in africa + asia
- more common in males
2
Q
what is pt suceptible to developing if G6PD deficiency
A
acute haemolytic anaemia
haemolysis = red blood destruction
3
Q
drugs with definte risk of haemolysis in most G6PD-deficient pts
A
- dapasone
- other sulfones
- fluoroqinolones
- nitrofuratonin
- quinolones
4
Q
drugs with possible risk of haemolysis in some G6PD-deficient pts
A
- aspirin
- chloroquine
- medadione
- qunine
- sulfonylureas
