Haemolytic anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is haemolytic anaemia
A
Caused by destruction of red blood cells
2
Q
What can it be caused by
A
Erythropoietin deficiency with chronic kidney failure
Erythropoietin is a hormone that normally stimulates the production of RBC
3
Q
What is the MHRA warning about epoetin
A
The MHRA is aware of very rare cases of severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, in patients treated with erythropoietins; some cases were fatal.
