Ritodrine-Induced Agranulocytosis: A Case Report and Literature Review

• Main Authors: Atsushi Daimon (Author), Misa Nunode (Author), Takumi Sano (Author), Tomohito Tanaka (Author), Daisuke Fujita (Author), Masahide Ohmichi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ritodrine hydrochloride is used for preterm labor, although serious side effects, including agranulocytosis, are reported. We report a case of ritodrine hydrochloride-induced agranulocytosis accompanied by bacteremia due to catheter infection. At 24 weeks of gestation, a female patient presented due...