Linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia in two patients with renal dysfunction
Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic, active against gram positive bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics including glycopeptides. Thrombocytopenia is an adverse effect of linezolid. Although various risk factors have been suggested, the mechanisms behind this side effect are largely u...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cukurova University
2016-12-01
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Series: | Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi |
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Online Access: | http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=223107 |