Eptifibatide induced profound thrombocytopenia in a patient with pelvic malignancy: A case report

Gynecol Oncol Case Rep. 2012 Mar 14;2(3):75-7. doi: 10.1016/j.gynor.2012.03.002. eCollection 2012.

Abstract

► Eptifibatide is associated with profound thrombocytopenia and thrombosis secondary to a HITT-like mechanism associated with drug-dependant antibodies. ► Caution with eptifibatide use is needed in those pre-disposed to hypercoaguability, particularly those with an underlying malignancy.

Keywords: Integrilin; Neoplasm; Platelets; Thrombus.