Recurrent life-threatening thrombocytopenia in a patient with chronic "Parstelin" dependence.

Abstract

Several cases of Tranylcypromine dependence have been reported, with a typical profile emerging. We describe a woman with a chronic dependence on the drug combination "Parstelin" who develops a recurrent severe thrombocytopenic purpura.

• Authors: P O'Grady, P A Carney
• Journal: Irish medical journal (Ir Med J) 1997 Jan-Feb Vol. 90 Issue 1 Pg. 25 ISSN: 0332-3102 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 9230558 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cyclopropanes
• Propylamines
• parstelin

Topics

• Cyclopropanes
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Propylamines
• Purpura, Thrombocytopenic (chemically induced)
• Substance-Related Disorders (complications)