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Definition

Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder that occurs when a medicine triggers the body's defense (immune) system to attack its own red blood cells. This causes red blood cells to break down earlier than normal.

See also: Hemolytic anemia

Symptoms

* Dark urine
* Fatigue
* Pale skin color
* Rapid heart rate
* Shortness of breath
* Yellow skin color (jaundice)