Linezolid-Associated Thrombocytopenia in Children With Renal Impairment

Sara J. Jones, Kristen R. Nichols, Heather L. DeYoung, Elaine G. Cox, Chad A. Knoderer

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    Abstract

    Impaired renal function has been associated with an increased risk of thrombocytopenia in adults receiving linezolid. Findings from this retrospective cohort demonstrate an association between thrombocytopenia and lower creatinine clearance in children receiving linezolid.

    Original languageAmerican English
    JournalJournal of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Society
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jan 1 2014

    Keywords

    • children
    • linezolid
    • pediatric
    • renal impairment
    • thrombocytopenia

    Disciplines

    • Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    • Pediatrics
    • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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