Rifampicin induced thrombocytopenia.
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.
Garg
Rajiv
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Department of Pulmonary Medicine, King George's Medical University, Lucknow. rgarg70@rediffmail.com
Gupta
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Mehra
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Singh
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Prasad
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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*
D000904:Antibiotics, Antitubercular; D012293:Rifampin