Anemia is a common problem. Women have to face more symptoms of anemia than men. Actually, anemia is a medical condition. This happens due to lack of iron in the body. In this, there is a decrease in red blood cells in the body. Also, the level of hemoglobin also goes below normal. Hemoglobin is the main protein in red blood cells, which works to transport oxygen throughout the body. When the level of hemoglobin becomes very low, the tissues and organs do not get enough oxygen. In this condition, symptoms like fatigueweaknessdizziness, headache and difficulty in breathing can be felt. Although iron rich foods can increase the level of hemoglobin in the body, when the condition is serious, the doctor may prescribe some medicines to treat anemia. Today in this article you will learn in detail about some medicines to treat anemia -

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To treat anemia, it is necessary to increase the level of hemoglobin in the body. Also, the production of red blood cells has to be increased. In such a situation, some medicines can prove to be effective in curing anemia. The names of medicines to treat anemia are as follows -

Carbonyl Iron

Carbonyl iron is a supplement. Taking this medicine can increase the level of iron and hemoglobin in the body. This can lead to a reduction in the symptoms of anemia. Therefore, taking carbonyl iron supplements can be beneficial to treat anemia.

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Cyanocobalamin

Cyanocobalamin is a vitamin-B12 supplement. This medicine can be used to treat anemia. Along with this, cyanocobalamin medicine can be useful in the treatment of folic acid deficiency, neuropathy, prophylaxis and mental disorders.

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Darbepoetin Alfa

Darbepoetin Alfa medicine can also help in reducing the symptoms of anemia. It is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, which is used in the treatment of anemia caused by chronic kidney disease.

Eculizumab

Eculizumab is a monoclonal antibody. This medicine can treat it by reducing the symptoms of anemia. Actually, it can produce red blood cells. It also supplies oxygen to the body.

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Epoetin beta methoxy polyethylene glycol

This medicine is also used to treat anemia. Especially, when anemia occurs due to chronic kidney disease, this medicine proves to be very effective.

Ferric maltol

Ferric maltol medicine helps in increasing the level of iron and hemoglobin in the body. This increases the level of iron and reduces the symptoms of anemia.

Ferrous fumarate

Ferrous fumarate is an essential mineral for the body. Taking ferrous fumarate supplements can be beneficial when symptoms of anemia appear. This medicine can help treat anemia in people with iron deficiency in the body.

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Iron is a mineral. When there is a lack of iron in the body, people may show symptoms of anemia. Anemia can be detected by the level of hemoglobin. When the level of hemoglobin is extremely low, anemia can be severe. In such a situation, taking the medicines mentioned above can be beneficial, but if symptoms of anemia appear, no medicine should be taken without consulting a doctor. 

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