Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-3 | Issue-11 | 1186-1187
Case Report
Leukopenia Associated With Teicoplanin Therapy in Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia: A Case Report
Sultan Mubarki
Published : Nov. 30, 2017
Abstract
Teicoplanin induced leukopenia is rare. This case report for 34 years old patient known case of sickle cell anemia diagnosed as osteomyelitis with two episodes of decreased WBC after initiating teicoplanin to cover MRSA strains. WBC increased after drug withdrawal in both episodes. These leukopenias were drug related.