Table 1. . List of medications relevant to oncologists that may precipitate hemolysis in G6PD deficient individuals.
Category of drug | Definite risk | Possible risk |
---|---|---|
Antimalarials | Dapsone | |
Primaquine | ||
Anti-infectives | Quinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) | |
Nitrofurantoin | ||
Cotrimoxazole | ||
Miscellaneous | Methylene blue | |
Rasburicase | ||
Analgesic/antipyretic | Acetaminophen | |
Aspirin |