Severe Thrombocytopenia Possibly Associated with TMP/SMX Therapy

Yamreudeewong, Weeranuj; J Fosnocht, Brian; M Weixelman, Janice

doi:10.1345/aph.1a188

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Severe Thrombocytopenia Possibly Associated with TMP/SMX Therapy

Published in Annals of Pharmacotherapy • Jan 1, 2002

Authors:

Weeranuj Yamreudeewong

Brian J Fosnocht

Janice M Weixelman

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To report a case of possible severe, life-threatening thrombocytopenia associated with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) therapy. CASE SUMMARY: A 54-year-old white woman received a 10-day course of TMP/SMX for treatment of chronic sinusitis. One day after finishing the course of TMP...

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