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Drugs Effective in Anemia

Muralinath E., Sony Sharlet E., Sravani Pragna K., Kalyan C., Vinayasree . C, Guru Prasad M., Venkat Naveen . A, Sravani . K, Archana Jain

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Anemia is manifested by a deficiency of red blood cells or a decreased ability of these cells to carry oxygen. Anemia cN occur due to nutritional deficiencies, genetic abnormalities and chronic Diseases. In this article, more information is given about the usage of drugs for managing anemia and their mechanism of action. Iron deficiency anemia can happen due to insufficient iron intake or absorption. Iron supplements are available in many forms namely ferric citrate, ferrous gluconate and ferrous sulfate. B12 injections are available to treat anemia. Megaloblastic anemia, the cells become enlarged and show less efficiency in carrying oxygen due to lack of B12. Pernicious anemia can happens because an immune system attacks the cells in the stomach that produce intrinsic factor, a protein responsible for B 12 absorption. Side effects of B 12 injections are pain or swelling at the injection site and itching or rash. Diagnosis is based on the measurement of the levels of folate by blood tests. It is finally concluded that the management of anemia hinges a identifying the specific type and underlying the cause of the condition.


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