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Medications and Leucopenia

A person’s immune system can become compromised when taking certain medications. Known as leucopenia, this condition can lead to the lack of white blood cell development in the body. As a result, a person may be unable to recover quickly from infections and may become more prone to illness or disease. Medications that cause this condition must be carefully monitored, as this condition can have very serious adverse health consequences.

To learn more about your legal rights options if a physician’s prescription of a particular drug has caused you to suffer from leucopenia, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

Immune System Problems

White blood cells are significantly responsible for the function of the body’s immune system. These cells are produced inside bone marrow. When a drug affects these cells directly or interferes with their production in the bone marrow, the resulting immune system problems can cause substantial health concerns for patients. These health problems can include:

  • Inability to fend off a contagious disease
  • Difficulty keeping open wounds from becoming infected
  • Difficulty recovering from a disease or infection

Leucopenia refers to this condition when white blood cells in general are affected by the introduction of an immunosuppressive mediation or certain common antibiotics. Certain antidepressants are also known to cause this condition.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love has become ill or infected because of a drug’s effect on the immune system, it may be appropriate to seek financial compensation through a lawsuit. For more information regarding your options, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529.