hematin; hemazoin; hemin (Panhematin)

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Introduction

Heme preparation (Abbott Laboratories) used in treatment of acute hepatic porphyrias.

Adverse effects

Also:

A breakdown product of hemoglobin, characteristic of erythrocytes containing malarial parasites.

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Components

References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 2076
  2. Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 1261
  3. RxList http://www.rxlist.com/panhematin-drug.htm

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