Abstract

A new and powerful selective xanthine oxidase inhibitor called febuxostat seems to be well tolerated by all patient populations, even those who are allopurinol-sensitive. Thrombocytopenia is an extremely uncommon side effect. The case of a 63- year-old man who presented with sudden thrombocytopenia and was ultimately linked to febuxostat consumption is described below. The case happened in our department.

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