Blood Disorders: Medications

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  • Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

    12/09/08, Healthwise

    Hydroxyurea increases fetal hemoglobin (HbF) production and slightly raises the total hemoglobin concentration in the body. Fetal hemoglobin reduces the chance that red blood cells will sickle in a person who has sickle cell disea

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  • Sickle Cell Disease - Medications

    12/09/08, Healthwise

    Medicines that treat sickle cell disease include hydroxyurea and various pain medicines. Some of these medicines require a prescription. Others are available over-the-counter. Pain medicine may work best when combined with pain ma

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  • Desmopressin acetate for von Willebrand's disease

    11/24/08, Healthwise

    Desmopressin increases the amount of clotting factor VIII, which helps blood to clot. It is available in a nasal spray form that is often prescribed. Desmopressin can also be injected.

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  • Antifibrinolytic agents for von Willebrand's disease

    11/24/08, Healthwise

    Von Willebrand's disease is a bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. Antifibrinolytic agents help prevent blood clots from breaking down in certain areas of the body. These medicines specifically target the mucous me

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  • Should I treat dysfunctional uterine bleeding with hormone therapy?

    02/12/08, Healthwise

    Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is irregular menstrual bleeding that isn't caused by a serious condition such as disease or a pregnancy complication. It is usually caused by changing hormone levels, which may affect ovulation. Dysfunct

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  • Estrogen therapy for dysfunctional uterine bleeding

    02/12/08, Healthwise

    High levels of estrogen trigger the rapid growth of the uterine lining (endometrium). This stops sudden, heavy bleeding from the uterine surface.

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  • Danaparoid

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    There is a risk of bleeding in the spinal or epidural space, possibly resulting in paralysis, when danaparoid is used along with spinal or epidural anesthesia or spinal puncture. This risk may be increased by the use of indwelling epidural catheters

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  • Ardeparin

    02/22/07, Healthwise

    Ardeparin was withdrawn from the U.S. market in March of 2000.

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  • Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding - Other Treatment

    02/12/08, Healthwise

    There is no other treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. But your doctor may prescribe medicine for related conditions, such as heavy bleeding or cramping during your period.

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  • Birth control pills for perimenopausal symptoms

    02/12/08, Healthwise

    Birth control pills, which are also called oral contraceptives, regulate the body's estrogen and progesterone levels. You take birth control pills every day. Birth control pills:

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