Methimazole-Induced Agranulocytosis Treated with Recombinant Human Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF)
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in Thyroid®
- Vol. 4 (3), 295-296
- https://doi.org/10.1089/thy.1994.4.295
Abstract
A 35-year-old female hematology technician with Graves' disease developed agranulocytosis a few days after starting therapy with Tapazole (methimazole). Because of a recent report of use of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in patients with propylthiouracil-induced agranulocytosis, 5 micrograms/kg/day G-CSF was administered and her granulocyte count returned to normal after three doses, on the sixth day after the last dose of methimazole. We conclude that in patients with drug-induced agranulocytosis, the use of G-CSF, in addition to discontinuation of the offending drug, hastens recovery and reduces morbidity.Keywords
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