The influence of methyldopa on immunohematological tests during pregnancy
Over the years, it has been proven that methyldopa can cause production of autoantibodies against red blood cells leading to immune hemolytic anemia.Currently, methyldopa is used to treat gestational hypertension due to demonstrated safety for use during pregnancy and multiple clinical trials.Positive antiglobulin tests observed in some pregnant women taking methyldopa.
Authors
- Urszula Mazur
- Katarzyna Pacyna
- Michał Kunysz
Institutions
- New York Blood Center (US)
- British Red Cross (GB)
- Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Transfusion Medicine
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5603/jtm.103322
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.11