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Normally there is no problem with blood donation if you are taking a drug; however there are certain drugs that not approved for the donation- Antibiotics – given for an active infection Finasteride (Proscar, Finast) – given for prevent the enlargement of prostate gland Finasteride (Propecia) – given to cure baldness Dutasteride (Avodart, Dutas)– given for prevent the enlargement of prostate gland Wafarin, Warfilone (Coumadin, Acetrone) – usually given to prevent blood clots in the legs, heart or lungs Acitretin (Soriatane) – given for severe psoriasis Etretinate (Tegison) – given for severe psoriasis Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret, isotretinoin - (Accutane)©) – Given to cure severe acne Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (Not same as Hepatitis Vaccine) -– given following an exposure to hepatitis B |
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Posted by:
venujustforu
Posted on: 04/02/2012 Really u have given good information about blood donation. atleast with this information someone change his mind and donate his blood. regularly.
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giridhargopal.cj
Posted on: 06/25/2009 I have been diagnosed with 'Partial Motor Seizures' and regularly take 'Tegritol 200 mg' and 'Neurobian'. Can I donate blood? |
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dkdthompson
Posted on: 02/02/2009 I have diabetes and take insulin. Can I donate Blood? Can non-insulin dependent diabetics donate blood?
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Posted on: 07/20/2007 can a thalasaemia minor donate blood.if so what gap should be maintained.does blood donation by thalasaemia minor effect the health of donor and receipient
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Prathama
Posted on: 09/25/2009 Thalassemia minor can donate blood provided his/her hemoglobin count is above 12.5. Otherwise he/she should not donate. Generally the hemoglobin count in Thalassemia minors would be less, but that doesn't effect the donor or receipient health. |
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