Methimazole and agranulocytosis--clinical study.
The paper deals with agranulocytosis as one of the side effects of methimazole. The analysis of 7 cases allows some conclusions in respect to prevention, early detection and treatment of this rare but serious complication.
Tuschy
U
U
Clinic of Internal Medicine, Medical Academy, Erfurt/Germany.
Mühlan
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008713:Methimazole / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D008713:Methimazole