Ethambutol-induced thrombocytopaenia

Tubercle. 1989 Sep;70(3):211-2. doi: 10.1016/0041-3879(89)90053-6.

Authors

R Prasad¹, P K Mukerji

Affiliation

¹ K.G.'s Medical College, Lucknow, India.

PMID: 2617695
DOI: 10.1016/0041-3879(89)90053-6

Abstract

A rare case of thrombocytopaenia induced by ethambutol is reported. The patient developed widespread purpura 6 days after starting chemotherapy.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Ethambutol / adverse effects*
Ethambutol / therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced*
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy

Substances

Ethambutol