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What is given for low hemoglobin levels?
Treatments for anemia
- Iron therapy.
- Red blood cell transfusion, commonly known as blood transfusion.
- Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs)
- Other drugs.
How is low hemoglobin anemia treated?
Iron-deficiency anemia is treated with:
- Iron supplements taken by mouth.
- Foods high in iron and foods that help your body absorb iron (like foods with Vitamin C).
- Iron given through an intravenous (IV) infusion. (This is often a choice if you have chronic kidney disease, or CKD.)
- Transfusions of red blood cells.
What is the best medication for anemia?
What is the best medication for anemia?
| Drug name | Drug class |
|---|---|
| Foltrate (vitamin B-12 + folic acid) | Vitamin B-12 and folic acid supplement |
| Procrit | Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent |
| Epogen | Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent |
| Micera (methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) | Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent |
Do iron supplements help with low red blood cell count?
Supplements your doctor may suggest include: Iron: Iron deficiency commonly causes low RBC production. Women need about 18 milligrams (mg) per day, whereas men only need 8 mg per day. Vitamin C: This vitamin may help your body better absorb iron.
How do you treat anemia without blood transfusion?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is available in more than 1300 hospitals in the US; this treatment, which provides enhancement of arterial oxygen content through plasma oxygen supersaturation, is an accepted but underutilized intervention for patients with severe anemia who cannot receive transfusion.
What drugs increase hemoglobin?
These drugs are given by injection (shot) and work by stimulating the production of more red blood cells. These cells are then released from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. There are two ESAs on the U.S. market: epoetin alfa (Procrit,® Epogen®), and darbepoietin alfa (Aranesp®).
Which juice is good for increasing hemoglobin?
Red blood cells contain an iron-rich protein called hemoglobin. It helps transport oxygen around the body….Juices.
| Juice | Iron content (mg) | Vitamin C content (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| prune, 248 g | 2.93 | 10.2 |
| tomato, 248 g | 0.967 | 174 |