Symmetrical gangrene of the extremities associated with the use of dopamine subsequent to ergometrine administration.
The occurrence of symmetrical gangrene of all 4 extremities after the use of dopamine, subsequent to the administration of egometrine, is described. It is suggested that the concomitant use of these 2 agents should be avoided.
D000027:Abortion, Incomplete / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D004298:Dopamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004878:Ergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005121:Extremities; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy
D004878:Ergotamine; D004298:Dopamine