Drug-induced leukocytosis
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Synopsis
Abnormally increased white blood cell count after intake of certain medications. Among the most common medications causing leukocytosis are corticosteroids, lithium, and β-agonists. Also implicated are recombinant cytokines, antihypertensives, antifungals, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antidiabetics, antidepressants, and others.
Codes
ICD10CM:
D72.829 – Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
T50.995A – Adverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
SNOMEDCT:
111583006 – Leukocytosis
278993004 – Drug-induced
D72.829 – Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
T50.995A – Adverse effect of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances, initial encounter
SNOMEDCT:
111583006 – Leukocytosis
278993004 – Drug-induced
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Last Updated:11/16/2016
Drug-induced leukocytosis