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DAILY FREE MCQ CHALLENGE for Medical PG Preparation
Question
Which among the following drug cause agranulocytosis?
A. Ethosuximide
B. Adenosine
C. Clozapine
D. Cisplatin
TIPSImportant Question for AIPGMEE
See Answer Here
C. Clozapine
See Explanation Here
Agranulocytosis during clozapine treatment generally occurs within 4–18 weeks after treatment begins, but it can occur rarely at later times. Clozapine can also cause leukocytosis and eosinophilia in the early stages of treatment.
Mnemonics:
Agranulocytosis:
CCC – Clozapine, carbamazepine, colchicine
References
Chapter 16. Schizophrenia. In:Ebert MH, Loosen PT, Nurcombe B, Leckman JF. eds. CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Psychiatry, 2e.
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