Anemia
Not yet clinically reviewed
This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
Iron deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency Anemia: Hb< normal, MCV<80
- If Hb less than 8, Blood transfusion
- Tab Folic acid 5mg 1x OD
- Tab Iron-Folic acid (Iberet folic) 1x OD
- Tab Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine, Vit A, Pyridoxine (Neurobion) 1x OD
- Inj Iron-Folic acid (Bisleri) 20mg diluted in 100ml N/Saline
Sickle cell anemia
- Fluid + Good nutrition
- Antibiotic for infection
- Oxygen inhalation
- Tab Folic acid 5mg 1x OD for month
- Tab Hydroxyurea(Hydrea) 15mg/kg/day
- Leg ulcer zinc sulphate dressing
- Transfusion
Thalassemia
- Tab Folic acid 5mg 1x OD for month
- Blood transfusion
- In case of massive blood transfusion, Tab Ferinil 500mg 1x TDS
Hemolytic anemia
- Tab Prednisolone (Deltacotril) 5mg 1mg/kg/day
- Tab Folic acid 5mg 1x OD
- Blood transfusion
- Splenectomy
- Inj Cyclophosphamide (Cyclomide) 500mg IV OD