Escitalopram Induced Persistent Thrombocytopenia: A Rare Entity
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Escitalopram is a commonly prescribed anti-depressant belonging to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class with a good safety profile. Hematological abnormalities with Escitalopram are not common and not usually suspected. This is the case of persistent thrombocytopenia following administration of Escitalopram where no other possible etiology could be identified and management of condition on the basis of known mechanisms of thrombocytopenia did not improve the laboratory abnormality. The application of causality assessment scales to present case of thrombocytopenia assigned it to the category of “possible” association with drug use. Escitalopram can cause persistent thrombocytopenia. The underlying mechanism needs to be explored further.
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Puneet Dhamija, Ravi Kant
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