Thomas A, James BR, Graziano SL
Methyldopa-induced autoimmune haemolytic anaemia revisited. [Journal Article]
N Z Med J 2009; 122(1301):53-6.
Drug-induced haemolytic anaemia is a commonly encountered clinical situation. Methyldopa-induced haemolytic anaemia, once the most common cause of drug induced haemolysis, is now rarely seen due to decline in its use. We report a case of methyldopa induced immune haemolytic anaemia in a young woman where the diagnosis was initially missed. The major mechanisms of drug induced immune haemolysis and unique characteristics of methyldopa induced haemolysis are also outlined.
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