Most common agent among the following which is associated with agranulocytosis is:-: (A) Steroids, (B) Alkylating agents, (C) Paracetamol, (D) Endotoxemia
Answer is B. Agranulocytosis results due to bone marrow suppression caused by alkylating agents. Alkylating agents are anti-cancer drugs causing the maximum bone marrow suppression. Other drugs causing agranulocytosis are: * Carbimazole * Sulfasalazine * Clozapine * Quinine