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Blood Disorder Medicines and Medicine Management

Learn more about medications for blood disorders

Medications are a common way to treat non-cancerous blood disorders. They help the blood do its job better. Learn more about blood disorder medications and how to manage them.

Featured resources

  • Aminocaproic Acid

    Aminocaproic acid (Amicar®) is a medicine used to prevent or treat bleeding. Learn about aminocaproic acid use and side effects.

  • Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Disease

    Hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos) is a medicine used to help treat sickle cell disease. Learn about hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease.

  • Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG)

    Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is a medicine made from antibodies. It is given through a vein by an infusion. Learn about IVIG use and side effects.

  • Rho(D) Immune Globulin (WinRho SDF)

    WinRho® SDF is a medicine that helps increase platelets in people with Rh-positive blood to treat immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Learn more about WinRho® SDF.

  • Steroid Medicines and Behavior

    Steroid medicines can change your child’s behavior, emotions, and thoughts. Learn about these side effects and how to help your child.

  • Stimate/DDAVP Challenge

    Your child’s care team may recommend a Stimate/DDAVP challenge if they have been diagnosed von Willebrand disease or mild or moderate Hemophilia A. Read on to learn more about this test.