Reversible leukopenia related to ciprofloxacin therapy

Reversible leukopenia related to ciprofloxacin therapy

In general, ciprofloxacin is well tolerated. The most common adverse effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, nervousness, and rash. Reversible leukopenia can be associated with the use of oral ciprofloxacin, as shown by our case. Leukopenia should be watched for as the use of this drug in...

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Veröffentlicht in:Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1990-05, Vol.83 (5), p.597-598
Hauptverfasser: Choo, P W, Gantz, N M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Ciprofloxacin - adverse effects
Endocarditis, Bacterial
Female
Heart Valve Prosthesis
Humans
Leukopenia - chemically induced
Middle Aged
Salmonella Infections
Sepsis
Tricuspid Valve
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Zusammenfassung:In general, ciprofloxacin is well tolerated. The most common adverse effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, nervousness, and rash. Reversible leukopenia can be associated with the use of oral ciprofloxacin, as shown by our case. Leukopenia should be watched for as the use of this drug increases.
ISSN:0038-4348
DOI:10.1097/00007611-199005000-00032