Historical QOD 10/24/08: Name medications implicated in drug-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome.
This list is quite extensive, but can include ticlopidine, clopidogrel, ciprofloxacin, cephalexin, piperacillin, metronidazole, penicillin, famotidine, cimetidine, certain statins, antineoplastic agents, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, interferon, and quinidine.
Dlott JS et al. Drug-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome: a concise review. Therapeutic Apheresis & Dialysis: Official Peer-Reviewed Journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy. 8(2):102-11, 2004 Apr.
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