hematin; hemazoin; hemin (Panhematin)
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Introduction
Heme preparation (Abbott Laboratories) used in treatment of acute hepatic porphyrias.
Adverse effects
- phlebitis
- anticoagulant effect
Also:
A breakdown product of hemoglobin, characteristic of erythrocytes containing malarial parasites.
More general terms
Additional terms
- acute intermittent porphyria (AIP); Swedish porphyria
- malaria
- variegate porphyria (VP, mixed porphyria)
Components
References
- ↑ Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 2076
- ↑ Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 1261
- ↑ RxList http://www.rxlist.com/panhematin-drug.htm