Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis Medication

Updated: Aug 24, 2021
  • Author: Nellowe C Candelario, MD; Chief Editor: Emmanuel C Besa, MD  more...
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Medication

Medication Summary

No specific medications are used to treat hereditary pyropoikilocytosis. Other related conditions can arise that may require treatment with medications specific to the situation, but medications do not affect the underlying disorder. Folic acid is often used because of the relative or absolute folate deficiency that often occurs in patients with chronic hemolysis and increased erythropoiesis by the bone marrow.

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Vitamins

Class Summary

A folate deficiency can develop because of the high turnover rate in the erythroid line and subsequent use of substrate. Replacement is often necessary. This is easily accomplished with an oral dose of 1 mg/d.

Folate (Folvite)

Important cofactor for enzymes used in production of red blood cells. A folate deficiency can develop because of the high turnover rate in the erythroid line and subsequent use of substrate.

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