title: Rifampicin induced thrombocytopenia.
abstract: Thrombocytopenia is an uncommon but potentially life threatening complication of certain anti-tubercular drugs and is characterized by rapid destruction of platelets whenever an offending drug is taken by a susceptible person. Here is a case report of Rifampicin induced Thrombocytopenia. This case is being reported for purpose of its rare occurrence and documentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, King George's Medical University, Lucknow. rgarg70@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Rajiv
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Garg
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mehra
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Prasad
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000904:Antibiotics, Antitubercular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011693:Purpura / Q000209:etiology; D012293:Rifampin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000904:Antibiotics, Antitubercular; D012293:Rifampin