Sulfasalazine-Induced Pancytopenia in Ulcerative Colitis
Journal Title: Journal of Enam Meical College - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Sulfasalazine is a well-established disease-modifying agent. It is commonly used in the treatment of rheumatic disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. The most frequently reported adverse effects are gastrointestinal effects, headache, dizziness and rash; myelosuppression can also occur. Patients treated with sulfasalazine can develop thrombocytopenia which is immune mediated. We report a case of ulcerative colitis that was on sulfasalazine subsequently developing thrombocytopenia.
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NS Neki, Ankur Jain
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v6i3.29685
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