Cefotetan-induced hemolysis associated with antibiotic prophylaxis for cesarean delivery.
We describe 3 cases of antibiotic-induced hemolysis associated with cefotetan prophylaxis during cesarean delivery. Each of the 3 patients showed development of significant anemia with documented cefotetan-induced hemolysis. When postpartum anemia is associated with antibiotic use, immune hemolytic anemia should be considered and included in the differential diagnosis.
Naylor
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Steele
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Hsi
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Margolin
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Goldfinger
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D000328:Adult; D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000139:chemically induced*; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015313:Cefotetan / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002513:Cephamycins / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy
D002513:Cephamycins; D015313:Cefotetan