G6PD Deficiency Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is G6PD deficinecy common in
A
Asia and Africans
Males
Genetic
2
Q
What can G6PD deficiency lead to
A
Haemolytic anaemia
3
Q
What food can lead to haemolytic anaemia
A
Fava beans
4
Q
Do manufacturers routinely check for G6PD deficiency
A
No
5
Q
What are possible risks in G6PD deficiency
A
Aspirin
Chloroquine
Menadione
Quinine
Sulfonylureas
6
Q
What drugs have absolute risk of g6pd deficiency
A
Antimalarials: Primaquine, pamaquine, chloroquine, and related antimalarials.
Sulfonamides: Dapsone and other sulfones.
Antibiotics: Nitrofurantoin, nalidixic acid
