Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Medications
People with HUS need treatment in a hospital and close follow-up with their healthcare provider, because HUS can lead to long-term complications or death. Medicine may help control symptoms and prevent complications of HUS. If your HUS causes lasting kidney damage, your doctor might recommend medications to reduce inflammation, lower your blood pressure, and to prevent or delay further kidney damage.
Of note, antibiotics aren’t always the best option for patients suffering from Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. In some studies, antibiotics have actually worsened HUS because of their effects on gut bacteria. There’s a better way to prevent this life-threatening disorder using other medications that may include;
Eculizumab
If you have an atypical HUS (that’s caused by a genetic mutation) or you develop complications, eculizumab (Soliris) can help prevent further damage to your blood vessels. HUS is treated with Eculizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody that functions as a terminal complement inhibitor. You will need a meningitis vaccination to take eculizumab, as it is a potentially dangerous side effect of this medication.