Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia — the influence of selected drugs on immunohematology testing
Abstract
Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia is a rare condition.It is difficult to distinguish from hemolytic anemias of other etiologies, which delays diagnosis and treatment.In cases of a positive direct antiglobulin test and negative elution results, the influence of a drug should be considered.A thorough clinical history is crucial to exclude other causes of anemia.This paper discusses the mechanism, diagnostic tests, and treatment of drug-induced hemolytic anemia.Examples of drugs most commonly reported as causes of anemia are also presented.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Blood groups and transfusion
Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
Platelet Disorders and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Transfusion Medicine and Hemostasis
- Publisher
- VM Media Group sp. z o.o
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 0
- Pages
- 17–22
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026