Profound thrombocytopenia induced by clopidogrel with a prior history of long-term safe administration

Clopidogrel has shown an excellent safety,tolerability and efficacy ever since its marketing.However,here we report a rare case with profound thrombocytopenia following clopidogrel administration previously safely exposed to this same drug.This reminds us that thrombocytopenia might be induced by cl...

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Published in:World journal of cardiology 2010-06, Vol.2 (6), p.160-162
Main Authors: Guo, Yuan-Lin, Li, Jian-Jun, Yuan, Jin-Qing, Qin, Xue-Wen, Zheng, Xin, Mu, Chao-Wei, Hua, Yi-Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
artery
Case Report
Clopidogrel
Coronary
disease
Stent
Thrombocytopenia
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Summary:Clopidogrel has shown an excellent safety,tolerability and efficacy ever since its marketing.However,here we report a rare case with profound thrombocytopenia following clopidogrel administration previously safely exposed to this same drug.This reminds us that thrombocytopenia might be induced by clopidogrel even with a prior,safe history of long-term administration.
ISSN:1949-8462
1949-8462
DOI:10.4330/wjc.v2.i6.160