23rd February 2024

A 28 year old attends his GP surgery reporting a severe sore-throat.

A 28 year old attends his GP surgery reporting a severe sore-throat. The sore throat started 2 days ago and has gradually gotten worse. He has a past medical history of chronic back pain, hypothyroidism, bipolar disorder and asthma. Blood tests are conducted revealing he is neutropenic. You are asked to review his current medication.

Select the drug which is most likely to have caused neutropenia in this patient.