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