[Neutropenia induced by ticlopidine: a delayed onset case]

Recenti Prog Med. 2009 Jan;100(1):27-30.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Authors describe a case of neutropenia induced by ticlopidine. Attention must be taken for this case because the adverse effects of the drug usually occur within the first three months since the start of the therapy; instead, in our case the neutropenia occurred about 18 months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neutropenia / chemically induced
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Ticlopidine / adverse effects*
  • Ticlopidine / therapeutic use
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
  • Ticlopidine