Hemolytic anemia caused by chemicals and toxins is a lack of red blood cells that occurs when red blood cells are excessively damaged by certain chemicals or toxins.
Alternative Names
Anemia - hemolytic - caused by chemicals or toxins
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Possible substances that can cause hemolytic anemia include:
Anti-malaria drugs (quinine compounds)
Arsenic
Dapsone
Intravenous water infusion (not half-normal saline or normal saline)
Review Date:
2/19/2012
Reviewed By:
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
