Best treatment for Sickle cell anemia is:: (A) Hydroxyurea, (B) Sulphonamide, (C) Iron Injection, (D) Blood transfusion
Answer is A. a. Hydroxyurea(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2236-2345', Ghai 8/e p 344-345)Hydroxyurea increases HbF levels and so is used for treatment of sickle cell anemia.