Phenytoin-Induced Severe Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report
Taweesak Maneerot,
Pirun Saelue,
Antida Sangiemchoey
Abstract:Phenytoin is a commonly prescribed antiepileptic medication for the prevention and treatment of tonic-clonic or partial seizures. Thrombocytopenia is a rare and serious adverse effect of phenytoin. This case report presents the case of a patient with severe thrombocytopenia induced by phenytoin for the treatment of tonic-clonic seizures. A 63-year-old male received 300 mg/day of phenytoin for the treatment of tonic-clonic seizures. Seven days after receiving the first dose of phenytoin, he was diagnosed with s… Show more
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