Posted On: November 14, 2009
Anemia drugs may increase blood clot risk
Drugs that are used to stimulate red-blood cell production in cancer patients may increase the risk of venous thromboemboolism. In 2007, the FDA required a strong warning on the labels of the drugs and suggested limiting their use to patients with low red blood cell counts.
To read more about the link of anemia drugs and blood clot risk.
