5.The Latest Treatments
Three new drugs may help treat sickle cell symptoms and prevent the serious problems that can arise from the condition. Crizanlizumab (Adakveo) and L-glutamine oral powder (Endari) can help make severe pain episodes happen less often. And voxelotor (Oxbryta) improves anemia.
6.Other Treatments
Children with sickle cell disease often take penicillin, an antibiotic, twice daily to prevent severe infections. Most pediatricians stop this treatment at age 5. Hydroxyurea is another drug that can cut down the number of pain flares you have. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, can also help with pain.
