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==Overview==
==Causes==
A large number of drugs<ref>[http://www.annals.org/cgi/reprint/146/9/657.pdf Systematic Review: Agranulocytosis Induced by Nonchemotherapy Drugs], Ann Intern Med. 2007;146:657-665</ref>
have been associated with agranulocytosis, including [[Albendazole]], [[Metoclopramide]], [[spironolactone]], [[antiepileptic]]s, antithyroid drugs ([[carbimazole]], [[methimazole]], and [[propylthiouracil]]), antibiotics ([[Amoxicillin]], [[chloramphenicol]], [[co-trimoxazole]] and[[penicillin]]); cytotoxic drugs, [[hydroxychloroquine]]; gold; NSAIDs ([[diflunisal]], [[indomethacin]], [[naproxen]], [[phenylbutazone]], [[metamizole]]), [[mebendazole]]; the antidepressant [[mirtazapine]], [[tolbutamide]], [[Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen]] and some [[antipsychotic]]s [[Chlorpromazine]], [[Cirofloxacin]] (the atypical antipsychotic [[quetiapine]], [[clozapine]]<ref>Diaz, Jaime. How Drugs Influence Behavior. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1996.</ref>). Clozapine users in the US and Canada must be nationally registered for monitoring of low WBC and absolute neutrophil counts (ANC).
 
Although the reaction is generally idiosyncratic rather than proportional, experts recommend that patients using these drugs be told about the symptoms of agranulocytosis-related infection, such as a sore throat and a fever.
 
The [[Centers for Disease Control]] recently traced outbreaks of agranulocytosis among [[cocaine]] users, in the US and Canada between March 2008 and November 2009, to the presence of [[levamisole]] in the drug supply. The [[Drug Enforcement Administration]] reported that, as of February 2010, 71% of seized cocaine lots coming into the US contained levamisole as a [[cutting agent]].<ref>U.S. Department of Justice, National Drug Intelligence Center, ''National Drug Threat Assessment 2010'', [http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs38/38661/drugImpact.htm#textbox1 Colombian Cocaine Producers Increase Use of a Harmful Cutting Agent], February 2010.</ref> Levamisole is an [[antihelminthic]] (i.e. deworming) drug used in animals. The reason for adding levamisole to cocaine is unknown,<ref>"Agranulocytosis Associated with Cocaine Use --- Four States, March 2008--November 2009."  Centers for Disease Control: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. December 18, 2009/Vol. 58/No. 49 [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5849a3.htm] Cited in Hsu, Jeremy. "Majority of U.S. Cocaine Supply Cut with Veterinary Deworming Drug." Popsci.com. December 18, 2009. [http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2009-12/majority-us-cocaine-supply-cut-veterinary-deworming-drug]</ref> although it can be due to their similar melting points and solubilities.
 
===Drug Causes===
* [[Cefadroxil]]
* [[Cefotaxime sodium]]
* [[Ceftazidime]]
* [[Cefaclor]]
* [[Chlordiazepoxide]]
* [[Clemastine]]
* [[Dactinomycin]]
* [[Dapsone]]
* [[Ethosuximide]]
* [[Fluphenazine]]
* [[Isoniazid]]
* [[Lacosamide]]
* [[Lincomycin Hydrochloride]]
* [[Loxapine]]
* [[Meropenem]]
* [[Meprobamate]]
* [[Penicillamine]]
* [[Perphenazine]]
* [[Piperacillin]]
* [[Sulfasalazine]]
* [[Trifluoperazine]]
 
==References==
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[[Category:Disease]]
[[Category:Hematology]]
 
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