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Drug-induced thrombocytosis

J L Frye1, D F Thompson

  • 1College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73117.

Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
|February 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Certain medications can elevate platelet counts, leading to drug-induced thrombocytosis. Vinca alkaloids, miconazole, and iron are among the drugs that may cause this condition, impacting platelet levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Thrombocytosis, defined as platelet counts > 400,000/mm3, can be primary or secondary.
  • Identifying drug-induced causes is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize known drug-induced thrombocytosis.
  • To highlight specific agents and their proposed mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies and case reports on drug-induced thrombocytosis.
  • Analysis of evidence linking specific medications to elevated platelet counts.

Main Results:

  • Adrenalin (epinephrine) may cause transient platelet elevations via demargination.
  • Vinca alkaloids demonstrate thrombocyte-stimulating properties, inducing thrombocytosis.
  • Miconazole is implicated, with a case validated by drug rechallenge.
  • Iron can lead to transient thrombocytosis.
  • Beta-lactam antibiotic data are confounded by potential acute-phase reactions.

Conclusions:

  • Several medications are associated with thrombocytosis.
  • Understanding these associations aids in diagnosing and managing secondary thrombocytosis.

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