| Literature DB >> 27656491 |
Goutham Reddy Katukuri1, Raja Naga Mahesh Maddala1, Kusugodlu Ramamoorthi2, Manjunatha Hande3.
Abstract
Cefoperazone is a beta-lactam antibiotic which is frequently used in treating a variety of gram positive and gram negative infections. The chemical structure of cefoperazone contains a side chain of N-methylthiotetrazole which can inhibit vitamin K metabolism resulting in hypoprothombinemia. We report a case of cefoperazone induced coagulopathy manifesting as gastrointestinal bleeding. A Naranjo assessment score of 5 was obtained, indicating a probable relationship between the patient's coagulation function disorder and her use of the suspect drug.Entities:
Keywords: Cefoperazone; Coagulopathy; Vitamin K
Year: 2016 PMID: 27656491 PMCID: PMC5028500 DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/19694.8316
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Diagn Res ISSN: 0973-709X