Agranulocytosis Induced by Vancomycin in an ESRD Patient on CAPD
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
;
: 58-61, 2004.
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em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-113960
ABSTRACT
Agranulocytosis is a rare adverse effect associated with prolonged vancomycin therapy, and is potentially serious, especially in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. We describe a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patient that developed vancomycin-induced agranulocytosis during treatment for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) -associated external cuff infection and pneumonia. The agranulocytosis was rapidly resolved by granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) therapy and by the discontinuation of vancomycin.
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Assunto principal:
Infecções Estafilocócicas
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Vancomicina
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Cateteres de Demora
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Fator Estimulador de Colônias de Granulócitos
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Diálise Peritoneal Ambulatorial Contínua
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Agranulocitose
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Falência Renal Crônica
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Antibacterianos
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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