Suspected doxycycline-induced thrombocytopenia: Two case reports and a review of the literature.

Key Points

• To report on cases of thrombocytopenia suspected to be caused by doxycycline and underscore its monitoring during therapy.
• Presented two case reports of patients experiencing thrombocytopenia during doxycycline treatment.
• Reviewed existing literature on the adverse effects of doxycycline regarding platelet counts.
• Both patients showed a decrease in platelet counts associated with doxycycline therapy.
• Early detection through monitoring is crucial for timely intervention and management.

Abstract