Ways To Treat And Prevent Neutropenia

Changing Medications

Some cases of neutropenia may develop due to the use of particular medications. In these situations, doctors will consider changing medications to resolve the neutropenia and reduce the risk of future episodes. Medications that commonly cause neutropenia include carbimazole, clozapine, methimazole, penicillin G, procainamide, propylthiouracil, dapsone, dipyrone, rituximab, sulfasalazine, and ticlopidine. Less commonly, neutropenia may be caused by some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and drugs that lower blood pressure and regulate heart rhythm.

Before starting any new medication, patients should ask their doctors if the medicine could lead to the development of neutropenia. If such a risk is present, patients may need to have regular blood tests to monitor their neutrophil count. Patients who struggle to maintain adequate neutrophil levels while on a particular medication will likely be switched to another one.

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