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Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder that occurs when a medicine tells the body's defensive (immune) system to attack red blood cells. It causes red blood cells to break down earlier than normal. See...

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Symptoms
Dark urine; Fatigue; Pale skin color; Rapid heart rate; Shortness of breath; Yellow skin color (jaundice.
Causes
Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia occurs when a drug causes your body's immune system to react against red blood c...
Tests
A physical examination may show an enlarged spleen. A number of blood and urine tests may be done to help diagnose th...
Treatments
Stopping the drug that is causing the problem may relieve or control the symptoms. Some persons may be given a medici...
Complications
Death caused by severe anemia rarely occurs. Transfusion can cause a transfusion reaction.
Prevention
You should continue to avoid the drug that caused this condition.
Doctor Specialties
See your health care provider if you have symptoms of this condition.

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