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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Main Authors: Engin Melek, Bahriye Atmis, Aysun Karabay Bayazit, Ali Anarat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cukurova University 2016-12-01
Series:Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=223107