CEFUROXIME INDUCED LEUKOPENIA: CASE REPORT
Minna Sara Philip*, Dr. Sruthy Merry Sam, Dr. Justine Samuel Johney, Dr. Denny Philip and
Dr. Renny Napoleon
ABSTRACT
Cefuroxime is one of the most commonly used antibiotic agent, which has action against gram positive and gram-negative organisms. Several adverse effects are reported with cefuroxime. In this report, we discuss one of the rare adverse effects of cefuroxime - Leukopenia. Cases of cefuroxime induced Leukopenia are rarely reported. The use of Cefuroxime is increasing worldwide, hence these life - threatening adverse effects of Cefuroxime should be borne in mind.
Keywords: Cefuroxime, Leukopenia, Gram Positive Organisms, Gram Negative Organisms.
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