Efficacy of Oral Acetaminophen and Intravenous Chlorpheniramine Maleate versus Placebo to Prevent Red Cell Transfusion Reactions in Children and Adolescent with Thalassemia: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial

Background. Thalassemia is a common congenital hemolytic disorder. In severe cases, regular blood transfusion is essentially required. The role of premedications to prevent transfusion reactions is varied among institutions with no standard guideline. Objective. To prospectively compare the risk of...

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Main Authors: Piya Rujkijyanont, Chalinee Monsereenusorn, Pimpat Manoonphol, Chanchai Traivaree
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Anemia
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9492303