Leukopenia Associated With Teicoplanin Therapy in Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia: A Case Report

Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 11

Abstract

Abstract:Teicoplanin induced leukopenia is rare. This case report for 34 years old patient known case of sickle cell anemia diagnosed as osteomyelitis with two episodes of decreased WBC after initiating teicoplanin to cover MRSA strains. WBC increased after drug withdrawal in both episodes. These leukopenias were drug related. Keywords:Teicoplanin, leukopenia, WBC, sickle cell anemia, osteomyelitis

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Sultan Mubarki

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Sultan Mubarki (2017). Leukopenia Associated With Teicoplanin Therapy in Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia: A Case Report. Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(11), 1186-1187. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-393602