Allopurinol-induced Agranulocytosis: A Case Report and Review

Allopurinol-induced Agranulocytosis: A Case Report and Review

Allopurinol, utilized in the treatment of gouty arthritis and hyperuricemia, is one of the most prescribed medications in general medical practice. Although well-tolerated, allopurinol can cause rare and severe adverse reactions, including bone marrow toxicity. A 68-year-old man presented to the hos...

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Main Authors:	Aswanth Reddy, Arjun Sekar, Nkolika Nwankwo, Aswini Kumar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University 2022-11-01
Series:	Brown Journal of Hospital Medicine
Online Access:	https://bhm.scholasticahq.com/article/39749-allopurinol-induced-agranulocytosis-a-case-report-and-review

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