Rifabutin and agranulocytosis Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Rifabutin Side Effects Report #4549583-1
Rifabutin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 27, 2004. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder and was treated with Rifabutin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agranulocytosis, condition aggravated, haemoglobin decreased, thrombocytopenia. Rifabutin dosage: 450 MG (150 MG, TID), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN, ETHAMBUTOL DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CLARITHROMYCIN, KALETRA, STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.