The drug which triggers the production of antibody against red cell antigen causing autoimmune hemolysis is:: (A) Methyldopa, (B) Penicillin, (C) Erythromycin, (D) Dapsone
Answer is A. The drug which triggers through mimicry the production of autoantibodies against red cell membranes and induce hemolysis is Mehyldopa. Ref: Harrison's principles of internal medicine, 18th edition; Page: 881.