Sulfasalazine-Induced Pancytopenia in Ulcerative Colitis
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https://doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v6i3.29685Keywords:
Sulfasalazine, Ulcerative colitis, Pancytopenia, MyelosuppressionAbstract
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.
J Enam Med Col 2016; 6(3): 164-165
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