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Porphyrias : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Intravenous Glucose

Treatments Overview Articles

Porphyria
Some of the medicines used to treat a sudden (acute) attack of porphyria may include:Hematin given through a vein (intravenously)Pain medicationPropranolol to control the heartbeatSedatives to help you feel sleepy and less anxiousOther treatments ...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 2, 2009
Porphyrias
Treatment for porphyria revolves around avoiding acute attacks, limiting potential effects, and treating symptoms. Treatment options vary depending on the specific type of porphyria diagnosed.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Porphyrias
Treatment for porphyria revolves around avoiding acute attacks, limiting potential effects, and treating symptoms. Treatment options vary depending on the specific type of porphyria diagnosed.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Porphyrias
Treatment for porphyria revolves around avoiding acute attacks, limiting potential effects, and treating symptoms. However, treatment options vary depending on the type of porphyria that has been diagnosed.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Treatments Articles

Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut(incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient''s treatment for certain blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut(incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient''s treatment for certain blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Intravenous Rehydration
Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached to a needle which is inserted into a vein.Intravenous rehydration is used to resto...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Intravenous Rehydration
Intravenous rehydrationDefinition Sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar, are injected into the body through a tube attached to a needle that is inserted into a vein. Purpose Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea can cause a per...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Intravenous Rehydration
Intravenous(IV) rehydration is a treatment for fluid loss in which a sterile water solution containing small amounts of salt or sugar is injected into the patient''s bloodstream.Rehydration is usually performed to treat the symptoms associated with...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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