Multiple drugs causing severe anemia in infective endocarditis

Ajit Singh, Prasad N. Shetty, Brij Mohan Kumar Singh, Tom Devasia

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Abstract

Ceftriaxone and linezolid are commonly used antibiotics in infective endocarditis. Here we present a rare case of severe anemia caused by both the drugs via different mechanisms. Drugs have shown significant contribution in inducing anemia via hemolysis and bone marrow suppression in an infective endocarditis patient.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-5
Number of pages3
JournalCardiovascular and Hematological Disorders - Drug Targets
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-04-2016

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Pharmacology
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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