title: Colitis and hepatitis caused by methyldopa.
abstract: Acute, severe colitis and hepatitis developed in a 55-year-old man on two occasions in relation to administration of methyldopa. He also had fever, skin rash, and eosinophilia, suggesting drug allergy. All symptoms and signs remitted after he stopped taking the drug. It appears that this agent is capable of producing acute colitis as well as the previously recognized hepatitis.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000284:Administration, Oral; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D003092:Colitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension; D008297:Male; D008750:Methyldopa / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D008750:Methyldopa