Possible Doxazosin-Induced Leukopenia

Authors

  • Séadna Ledger London Health Sciences Centre
  • Rahul Rai Mainra London Health Sciences Centre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4212/cjhp.v57i5.396

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Doxazosin is a selective long-acting a1-adrenergic antagonist. It is indicated for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and stage I and II (mild to moderate) essential hypertension.1 A MEDLINE search revealed no previous reports of leukopenia associated with the use of doxazosin.

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Issue

Vol. 57 No. 5 (2004)

Section

Case Report(s) / Observation(s) clinique(s)

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