Transient leucopenia and thrombocytopenia associated with sodium nitroprusside infusion.
The case history of a 42 year old male on CAPD who was receiving sodium nitroprusside (SNP) for hypertensive encephalopathy is described. Leucopenia and thrombocytopenia developed but were resolved by hydroxocobalamin infusion during administration.
D000328:Adult; D005292:Ferricyanides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007970:Leukopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005292:Ferricyanides; D009599:Nitroprusside