Cevap:
Drug-Associated Immune Hemolytic Anemia
Immune hemolytic anemia (IHA) is a type of anemia that is caused by the destruction of red blood cells due to an immune reaction. It is most commonly caused by drugs, such as penicillin, sulfonamides, and cephalosporins. The most common drug associated with IHA is penicillin.
Penicillin is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by interfering with the bacteria's ability to make proteins, which prevents it from growing and multiplying. However, penicillin can also cause an immune reaction in some people that can lead to IHA.
Sulfonamides are a group of antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial infections. They work by interfering with the bacteria's ability to make proteins, which prevents it from growing and multiplying. Like penicillin, sulfonamides can also cause an immune reaction in some people that can lead to IHA.
Cephalosporins are a group of antibiotics that are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. They work by interfering with the bacteria's ability to make proteins, which prevents it from growing and multiplying. Like penicillin and sulfonamides, cephalosporins can also cause an immune reaction in some people that can lead to IHA.
Symptoms of drug-associated IHA can vary depending on the type and severity of the reaction. Common symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
