Case Report | Volume: 6, Issue: 1, January, 2016

A Rare Case of Tamoxifen-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Anurag Pathak,  Sushil Kiran Kunder,  A Avinash,  Navin Patil,  N Karthik Rao   
Anurag Pathak, Sushil Kiran Kunder, A Avinash, Navin Patil, N Karthik Rao

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal 576104, India, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal 576104, India.

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Published:  Jan 26, 2016

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2016.600125
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Abstract

Breast cancer is a commonly encountered cancer in women. Tamoxifen is a frequently used drug in breast cancer. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is used for both chemoprevention and for palliative care in these patients. Drug-induced thrombocytopenia is a common diagnosis these days. Moreover, this condition can be life threatening or even fatal. It can either be due to increased platelet destruction or reduced formation. Either way, early diagnosis followed by discontinuation of the offending agent is the key to successful management. Here, we present a rare case of tamoxifen-induced thrombocytopenia.


Keyword:     Low platelets Anti-platelet antibodies SERM Breast cancer.

Citation:

Pathak A, Kunder SK, Avinash A, Patil N, Rao NK. A Rare Case of Tamoxifen-Induced Thrombocytopenia. J App Pharm Sci, 2016; 6 (01): 156-157.

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