Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia
Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia: Introduction
Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia: Chloramphenicol-induced sideroblastic anemia is a blood disorder caused by taking a drug called chloramphenicol. The body has sufficient iron levels but is unable to utilise it properly in red blood cells. The iron becomes abnormally deposited in red blood cells which make them unable to function properly.
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Symptoms of Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia
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Treatments for Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia
- Cease taking the chloramphenicol. Severe cases may require therapy such as blood transfusions
- Treatment of sideroblastic anemia varies depending on the underlying cause. Treatments include:
- Investigation and treatment of underlying causes, including removal of toxic agents and cessation of causative drugs where possible
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) - effective in many acquired and some congenital forms of the disease
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1) - may be useful in certain types of sideroblastic anemia
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Causes of Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia
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Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Prognosis for Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia
Prognosis for Chloramphenicol-induced Sideroblastic anemia:
The condition usually responds well to treatment.
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