Can Cephalexin Cause Neutropenia? Understanding the Risks
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Drug-induced neutropenia (DIN) is a serious adverse reaction, with beta-lactam antibiotics like cephalexin being a known, albeit uncommon, cause [1.2.1, 1.3.6]. So, can cephalexin cause neutropenia? Yes, though it is considered a rare hematological side effect, particularly with prolonged use [1.3.6, 1.5.2].
