DRUGS USED IN ANEMIAS Flashcards
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What is Darbepoetin alfa also known as?
Aranesp
Darbepoetin alfa is a synthetic form of erythropoietin used to treat anemia.
What is the brand name for Deferasirox?
Exjade
Deferasirox is an oral medication used to treat chronic iron overload.
What is the generic name for Desferal?
Deferoxamine
Deferoxamine is an iron-chelating agent used for treating iron toxicity.
What is Epoetin alfa commonly referred to as?
erythropoietin, EPO
Epoetin alfa is used to stimulate red blood cell production.
What is the brand name for Epoetin beta?
Mircera
Epoetin beta is a modified form of erythropoietin with a longer half-life.
What does G-CSF stand for and which drug is it associated with?
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (Filgrastim)
Filgrastim is used to stimulate the production of white blood cells.
What is folic acid also known as?
folacin, pteroylglutamic acid
Folic acid is a B-vitamin important for DNA synthesis and repair.
What is the generic name for Iron supplements?
Iron
Iron is essential for hemoglobin formation and oxygen transport.
What is Oprelvekin used for?
IL-11
Oprelvekin is a recombinant interleukin used to stimulate platelet production.
What is the brand name for Pegfilgrastim?
Neulasta
Pegfilgrastim is a pegylated form of filgrastim with a longer duration of action.
What is Romiplostim used for?
Nplate
Romiplostim is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist used to treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
What is the generic name for Leukine?
Sargramostim
Sargramostim is a granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor used to promote recovery from bone marrow suppression.
What is Vitamin B12 commonly known as?
cyanocobalamin or hydroxocobalamin
Vitamin B12 is crucial for red blood cell formation and neurological function.
What is anemia?
A condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.
What type of anemia is treated with iron supplements?
Iron-deficiency anemia.
Name a commonly used iron supplement for iron deficiency anemia.
Ferrous sulfate.
What is the purpose of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs)?
To stimulate red blood cell production.
Name two examples of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.
- Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
- Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)
What medication is used to treat folate deficiency anemia?
Folic acid.
What is the role of vitamin B12 in anemia treatment?
Used to treat pernicious anemia and other vitamin B12 deficiencies.
What are some parenteral iron formulations used for iron deficiency?
- IV iron dextran
- Iron sucrose
- Sodium ferric gluconate
True or False: Corticosteroids may be used for certain autoimmune anemias.
True.
What medication is used to treat certain types of anemia associated with multiple myeloma?
Lenalidomide.
Fill in the blank: The specific medication and dosage for anemia depend on the type and cause of anemia, as well as the patient’s overall _______.
[health].
