Acute Porphyrias Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is acute porphyria
A
Hereditary disorder of haem biosynthesis
2
Q
Why should great care be taken when prescribing for acute porphyria
A
Certain drugs can induce acute porphyria crisis
3
Q
Why should relatives of acute porphyria also be screened
A
Because its hereditary
4
Q
Should life threatening therapy be withheld just because the drug may induce acute porphyria
A
No
5
Q
What is the treatment for acute porphyrias crisis
A
Haem arginate by IV infusion
6
Q
Symptoms of acute porphyria
A
Severe abdominal pain, n+v, red or brown urine
