(leukopenia, most commonly of neutrophils) and thus causing neutropenia in Immune-mediated reactions to neutrophils which can be caused by drugs. An
Azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil are myelosuppressive; therefore, anemia caused by these drugs often is associated with leukopenia and/or thrombocytopenia
It can also be caused by certain medications such as chemotherapy drugs or antibiotics. Drug-induced leukopenia: Certain medications can cause
Although medications are always considered to be a possible cause of leukopenia/neutropenia, the diagnosis of drug-induced leukopenia should only be suspected after ruling out other causes, especially infectious diseases. 10 Medications usually cause leukopenia/neutropenia by two different mechanisms: decreased granulopoiesis (e.g
Among the drugs that can cause leukopenia are antithyroid drugs, chemotherapy agents, antimetabolites, phenothiazines, antihypertensives, antihistamines
Autoimmune responses, genetic disorders found in some breeds, cancer, and drug toxicity can also cause neutropenia. cause leukopenia unless
Although medications are always considered to be a possible cause of leukopenia/neutropenia, the diagnosis of drug-induced leukopenia should only be suspected after ruling out other causes, especially infectious diseases. 10 Medications usually cause leukopenia/neutropenia by two different mechanisms: decreased granulopoiesis (e.g
Autoimmune responses, genetic disorders found in some breeds, cancer, and drug toxicity can also cause neutropenia. cause leukopenia unless
Drugs such as some antibiotics are known to cause leukopenia by the destruction of white cells. The presence of generalized malnutrition, or
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