Abstract
Fluconazole is a commonly prescribed antifungal agent with a favorable safety profile. A patient experienced agranulocytosis and eosinophilia associated with the drug. Similar bone marrow-suppressive effect due to the azoles is rarely described in the English-language literature.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Agranulocytosis / chemically induced*
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Antifungal Agents / adverse effects*
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Eosinophilia / chemically induced*
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Fluconazole / adverse effects*
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Fluconazole / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Leukocyte Count / drug effects
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Male
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Meningitis, Cryptococcal / drug therapy
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Fluconazole