ICD-10 Specific code D59.3: Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome
Flag for French language  French Syndrome hรฉmolytique urรฉmique

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 III Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
2 D55-D59 Haemolytic anaemias
3 D59 Acquired haemolytic anaemia
4 D59.3 Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Aluminium hydroxide

Aluminium hydroxide is a slow-acting antacid. It is used to provide symptomatic relief in gastric hyperacidity. In addition, the antipeptic and demulcent activity of aluminium hydroxide helps to protect inflamed gastric mucosa against further irritation by gastric secretions.

Piretanide

Piretanide is a loop diuretic for the management of fluid retention and treatment of mild to moderate hypertension.