Ticlopidine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Pharmacotherapy. 1998 Nov-Dec;18(6):1352-5.

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) occurs in association with a wide variety of disorders including infections, connective tissue diseases, and solid organ tumors. It also may coincide with administration of drugs such as mitomycin, metronidazole, oral contraceptives, cyclosporine, and many others. We report the occurrence of TTP in a patient shortly after the initiation of ticlopidine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / chemically induced*
  • Ticlopidine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Ticlopidine