Rifaximin-induced Neutropenia in Patients with Cirrhosis

Özet

Rifaximin is an antibiotic of the rifamycin family. In healthy individuals, it is very poorly absorbed into the blood stream. In patients with liver damage, however, the systemic effect increases as the severity of liver damage increases. This case is presented to highlight the fact that neutropenia can develop due to rifaximin use in patients with hepatic cirrhosis.