However, if the cause is caused by drugs If the cause of leukocytosis is caused by a medication, the clinician should seek further evaluation.
Medications commonly associated with leukocytosis include corticosteroids, lithium and beta agonists. 1, 6, 7 Splenectomy causes a transient leukocytosis that lasts for weeks to months. In
by A Annamalai 2024Psychotropic Medications and Leukocytosis Lithium causes an increase in neutrophils leading to neutrophilia and leukocytosis. It is due to
Certain drugs like vancomycin, allopurinol, sulfa drugs, and carbamazepine, can cause eosinophilia. Leukocytosis may also be due to the
Perform a medication reconciliation, as many common medications may cause a nonspecific leukocytosis. drugs but not flavopiridol. Cell
drugs to reduce the neutrophils in the blood. Non-Malignant Causes of Leukocytosis. Disorders of the white blood cells can be malignant or
Other: Medications that are known to cause leukocytosis and leukemoid reaction along with eosinophilia are antiepileptic drugs, including carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin. Minocycline, which is commonly used for the treatment of acne, has been reported to cause an infectious mononucleosis-like syndrome with leukocytosis. [ 17 ]
by K Pruskowski 2024medication that corresponded to the leukocytosis. The calculated Naranjo score for propofol-induced leukocytosis was 7, indicating a probable adverse drug
Drugs that may cause increased iron levels include dextrans, ethanol Increased WBC count (Leukocytosis) may indicate: Inflammation
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