Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy associated with rifampicin.
A case of subclinical disseminated intravascular coagulopathy due to antituberculosis drugs, probably rifampicin, is described. The patient also developed marked leucocytosis, a 'flu-like illness, intravascular haemolysis, and acute renal failure as part of the drug reaction.
Ip
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Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital.
Cheng
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KP
Cheung
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WC
D000328:Adult; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012293:Rifampin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy
D007538:Isoniazid; D012293:Rifampin