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💊 Anemia Drugs
Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood. The selection of an appropriate anemia drug or therapy is highly dependent on the underlying cause of the condition, which can range from nutritional deficiencies (iron, Vitamin B12, or folate) to chronic diseases, genetic disorders, or bone marrow issues. Effective treatment requires accurate diagnosis to target the specific mechanism of the ailment.
For the most common form, Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), treatment primarily involves oral or, in severe cases, intravenous iron supplements. Conversely, pernicious anemia requires lifelong Vitamin B12 injections. For anemia associated with chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy, or certain myelodysplastic syndromes, a class of drugs called Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs), such as recombinant human erythropoietin, is used to stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
Recent pharmaceutical innovation has focused on novel oral drugs that…