Hematinics and GFs Flashcards
Erythrocyte factors used in anemias
Iron
Vit B12
Folate
Erythropoiesis stimulating agents
Platelet factor used in anemias
Oprelvekin (IL-11)
Granulocyte factors used in anemias
Filgrastim (G-CSF)
Sargramostim (GM-CSF)
Drug interactions of oral iron
Reduced absorption of tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, levothyroxine, and vit E by iron chelation
Symptoms of acute iron toxicity
Gastroenteritis
Vomiting
Metabolic acidosis
Shock
Coma
Treatment for acute iron toxicity
Whole bowel irrigation
Deferoxamine
Mechanism of deferoxamine
Iron chelating agent
Causes of chronic iron toxicity
Hemochromatosis
Frequent red cell transfusions
Treatments for chronic iron toxicity
Phlebotomy
Iron chelating agents
Clinical uses of vit B12
Pernicious anemia
Anemia post-gastric resection
Types of erythropoiesis stimulating agents
Epoetin alfa –> recombinant human
Darbepoetin alfa
Side effects of erythropoiesis stimulating agents
HTN
Thrombosis
Myeloid growth factor that increases the production of neutrophils only
G-CSF –> filgrastim
Myeloid growth factor that increases the production of neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and monocytes
GM-CSF –> sargramostim
Adverse effect of filgrastim
Bone pain