G6PD Deficiency is a genetic disorder which can cause hemolytic anemia when people with the disorder come into contact with drugs, food and other substances which cause oxidative stress.
It is the most common genetic enzyme deficiency.
G6PD is an inherited disorder with over 400 different known variants.
Oxidative stress can cause the premature distruction of RBC's due to the lack of the enzyme reduced glutathione which G6PD helps produce.
Drugs that are at high risk for causing hemolytic anemia in those with G6PD deficiency are:
NSAIDS (Asprin, Tylenol, Ibuprophen)
Quinolones
Sulfa drugs
Drugs metabolized known to cause blood or liver related problems or hemolysis
Primaquine
Nitrofurantoin
Glyburide
Dapsone
Also make sure that you are not G6PD deficiency if you are eating with Hannibal Lecter as Fava beans and other legumes can also cause an episode of hemolysis.
A good reference for G6PD deficiency is http://g6pddeficiency.org/index.php
