Cefotetan-induced hemolysis associated with antibiotic prophylaxis for cesarean delivery

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Jun;182(6):1427-8. doi: 10.1067/mob.2000.106132.

Abstract

We describe 3 cases of antibiotic-induced hemolysis associated with cefotetan prophylaxis during cesarean delivery. Each of the 3 patients showed development of significant anemia with documented cefotetan-induced hemolysis. When postpartum anemia is associated with antibiotic use, immune hemolytic anemia should be considered and included in the differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / chemically induced*
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis / adverse effects*
  • Cefotetan / adverse effects*
  • Cefotetan / therapeutic use
  • Cephamycins / adverse effects*
  • Cephamycins / therapeutic use
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Cephamycins
  • Cefotetan