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haematinic

A general term for those substances including metallic ions (iron, cobalt, zinc, vitamins), vitamin B12 and folic acid and proteins (e.g., erythropoietin), which are required for normal erythropoiesis.

he·ma·tin·ic

(hē'mă-tin'ik)

1. Improving the condition of the blood.

2. An agent that increases the number of erythrocytes or the hemoglobin concentration of the blood.
Synonym(s): hematic (2) , haematinic.

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haematinic

Pertaining to any substance that promotes blood production.

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he·ma·tin·ic

(hē'mă-tin'ik)

1. Improving the condition of the blood.

2. An agent that improves the quality of blood by increasing the number of erythrocytes and/or the hemoglobin concentration.
Synonym(s): hematic (2) , haematinic.

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It is postulated that the presence of flavonoids, phenols, and iron in herbal extracts is responsible for haematinic activity.

Preclinical Evaluation of the Haematinic Activity of an Oral Indiffusible Mixture of Tamarindus indica L. Leaf Extract/Tamarindus indica L. Yaprak Ekstresinden Hazirlanan Oral Dagilmayan Karisimin Hematinik Etkisinin Preklinik Degerlendirmesi

Clinicians should consider nontransfusion options such as haematinics in the management of anaemia.

A review of the use of blood and blood products in HIV-infected patients

Sign of pallor in both group was also reported.31,32 Intake of haematinic was observed only in 9.7% thalassemic patients while it was 36.4% in children with iron deficiency.

FREQUENCY OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA AND BETA THALASSAEMIA TRAIT AT HAEMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN HOSPITAL, LAHORE

Usually multiple factors contribute to the haematological derangements, and a meticulous, logical approach, including consideration of all possible contributors such as haematinic deficiencies, drug effects and bone marrow infiltration, should be considered.

Haematological complications of HIV infection

The animals were treated with broad spectrum anthelmintic and haematinic preparations with complete recovery.

Clinico-therapeutic management of haemonchosis in ovines

Administration of sodium dihydrogen phosphate (sodium acid phosphate) for initial replenishment of phosphorous and Toldimfos sodium for maintenance has resulted in uneventful recovery (Muhammad et al., 2001) along with haematinics. Recovery signs like discoloration of urine (Fig.1b and 1c) to normalcy, improved appetite, revival of milk production from 0-5 lit/day, improved haematological parameters (4b) and serum phosphorous levels were observed.

Clinical management of acute postparturient haemoglobinuria in a graded murrah buffalo

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: Our aim was to study the aetio pathogenesis of recurrent aphthous stomatitis, to find out the various aetiological factors causing this condition and to find out the relation between haematinic deficiencies and RAS.

A clinical study on recurrent aphthous stomatitis: an assessment of multiple etological factors

He was given two packed cell volumes, oral rehydration, haematinics (iron, vitamin B12 and folate) and high protein diet with protein supplement as needed.

Disseminated strongyloidiasis in an immunocompetent male: A Case Report

Figure 2: Spectrum of drugs causing adverse drug reactions Haematinics 42% Antimicrobials 31% Analgesics 9% Hormones 6% Uterine stimulants 5% Miscellaneous 7% Note: Table made from pie chart.

A study to analyze the pattern, causality, severity, predictability and preventability of adverse drug reactions among patients attending department of obstetrics and gynecology at a tertiary care hospital

Markedly, anaemic animals required a variety of haematinics, depending on severity of the case.