<unk>  is a form of hemolytic<unk> . In some cases, a<unk>  can cause the immune system to mistakenly think the body's own red blood cells are dangerous, foreign substances. Antibodies then develop against the red blood cells. The antibodies attach to red blood cells and cause them to break down too early. It is known that more than 150<unk> s can cause this type of hemolytic<unk> . The list includes : * Cephalosporins (a class of antibiotics) * Dapsone * Levodopa * Levofloxacin * Methyldopa * Nitrofurantoin * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory<unk> s (NSAIDs) - among them, the commonly used Diclofenac and Ibuprofen * Phenazopyridine (pyridium) * Quinidine Penicillin in high doses can induce immune mediated hemolysis via the hapten mechanism in which antibodies are targeted against the combination of penicillin in association with red blood cells. Complement is activated by the attached antibody leading to the removal of red blood cells by the spleen. The<unk>  itself can be targeted by the immune system, e.g. by IgE in a Type I hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin, rarely leading to anaphylaxis.
Drug-induced autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Drug-induced nonautoimmune hemolytic anemia
Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Acquired hemolytic anemia
Mixed autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Refractory anemia with excess of blasts
Thiamine responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome
Warm antibody autoimmune hemolytic anemia