Thrombocytopenia is any disorder in which there are not enough
When drugs or medications are the causes of a low platelet count, it is called drug-induced thrombocytopenia.
See also:
Drug-induced thrombocytopenia
Drug-induced thrombocytopenia occurs when certain drugs or medications destroy platelets or...
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