Can being on an antibiotic distort the blood count results for leukemia?
The antibiotic I"m wondering about is augmentin--for my daughter.
- Chris E
depending on the antibiotic it could
- deegilesrn
Yes, depending on the antibiotic. Many antibiotics can effect the white blood cells, platelet counts, monocyte counts and even the hemoglobin level. You need to ask your doctor about the specific antibiotic you are referring to.
- happydawg
It really depends on which counts you are talking about. Be more specific.
- hamrrfan
It can cause leukopenia, a reduction is leukocytes (white blood cells). The doctor is surely aware of this, and has taken it into consideration.
The source has links to pdf files of the package insert for professionals.
- Jacob
Can be here to see more information:
I commend the:
www.onlinecancer.org
Leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment of this blood-related cancer.
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