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Piperacillin-induced anemia and leukopenia.
Southern Medical Journal
|February 1, 1986
Summary
Piperacillin antibiotic use can rapidly cause leukopenia and anemia in patients with severe infections. Awareness of this side effect is crucial for effective treatment in critically ill individuals.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Hematology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Piperacillin is a frequently used antibiotic for severe infections.
- Patients with severe infections often have other causes for leukopenia and anemia.