What is the cause of drug-induced thrombocytopenia?
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Drug-induced thrombocytopenia (DITP), a condition of abnormally low platelet count caused by medication, is a rare but potentially severe adverse drug reaction. It is caused by drugs interfering with platelet production in the bone marrow or triggering immune-mediated platelet destruction, representing a critical consideration in clinical pharmacology and patient safety.
