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Acute Hemolytic Anemia Induced by Levofloxacin in a Woman With G6PD Deficiency: A Case Report
- Source :
- Case Reports in Clinical Practice, Vol 6, Iss 4 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2021.
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Abstract
- Introduction: Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) is an X-linked recessive disorder recognized as the most prevalent enzyme deficiency around the world. G6PD deficiency has a high prevalence in Iran, especially in the northern regions. As we know, hemolysis in G6PD patients was not reported with levofloxacin previously. Case Report: In this report, we introduce a 54-year-old G6PD deficient woman who experienced the symptoms of hemolytic anemia following completion of treatment with levofloxacin. Result: After ruling out other causes of hemolysis, by using the Naranjo scale, levofloxacin was considered as a possible cause of hemolysis. Conclusion: Though the hemolytic anemia induced by levofloxacin is extremely rare in G6PD deficient patients, drug-induced hemolytic anemia should be considered as one of the differential diagnoses. It would be appropriate to use an alternative antibiotic instead of levofloxacin in a G6PD deficient patient.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25382683 and 25382691
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Clinical Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.01b84143527145b491184ec7f9d48408
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18502/crcp.v6i4.7854