title: Cefotetan-induced hemolysis associated with antibiotic prophylaxis for cesarean delivery.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Naylor
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Steele
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hsi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Margolin
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goldfinger
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002513:Cephamycins; D015313:Cefotetan