In:
Hemodialysis International, Wiley, Vol. 16, No. S1 ( 2012-10)
Abstract:
Drug‐induced thrombocytopenia in an infected patient often is overlooked. We present a 74‐year‐old uremic female with continuous renal replacement therapy developed severe thrombocytopenia during the treatment course of piperacillin/tazobactam. Platelet counts recovered rapidly after discontinuing piperacillin/tazobactam and receiving high‐flux hemodialysis. The G eorge criteria indicates piperacillin/tazobactam as the probable cause of thrombocytopenia in this patient. Immediate withdrawal of the causative drug is important for drug‐induced thrombocytopenia. Prompt high‐flux hemodialysis may be an adjunctive management for uremic patients.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1492-7535
,
1542-4758
DOI:
10.1111/hdi.2012.16.issue-s1
DOI:
10.1111/j.1542-4758.2012.00745.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2012
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2103570-2