Linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia in impaired renal function: is it time for a dose adjustment? A case report and review of literature
2014
Purpose
Thrombocytopenia is a common complication in the intensive care unit (ICU), but the incidence of drug-induced thrombocytopenia (DIT) is not well defined. We investigate linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia in patients with impaired renal function. Since recent studies suggest that linezolid clearance is reduced in these patients and there are no precise data confirming that dose-adjustment should be required, we performed a systematic analysis in order to establish whether it is necessary to consider a dose adjustment and promote studies to confirm this concept.
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