Sickle Hemoglobin Polymerization Inhibitor's are used to treat sickle cell disease. They work by increasing hemoglobin's affinity to oxygen to stop its polymerization.
Why are sickle hemoglobin polymerization inhibitor prescribed?
Hemoglobin S polymerization inhibitors are used to treat complications caused by sickle cell disease. They work by preventing red blood cells from clumping together and sickling. An example is voxelotor (Oxbryta).
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VOXELOTOR treats sickle cell disease. It works by keeping red blood cells round and flexible, which prevents blood cells from clumping together. It also prevents red blood cells from breaking down.
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