Drug-induced neutropenia is a disease that has significantly increased in incidence over the last several decades. What is the a

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natima [27]

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Drug-induced neutropenia is a disease that has significantly increased in incidence over the last several decades. What is the a

ttributing factor in the increased incidence of drug-induced neutropenia?

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Marta_Voda [28] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-01T08:55:03+03:00

The attributing factor in the increased incidence of drug-induced neutropenia is; treatment of cancer by chemotherapuetic drugs such as alkylating agents.

Drug-induced neutropenia is a condition in which there is reduction in absolute neutrophil count (ANC), caused by exposure to a medication. Drug-induced neutropenia usually occurs within the first few weeks after the introduction of drugs. Drug-induced neutropenia is a common adverse effect associated with many chemotherapy agents (drugs used in the treatment of cancer).