Ergotamine-induced colitis.
We report on a 45-year-old woman with ulcerative colitis of the rectum that arose after the use of up to 6 suppositories of a preparation containing ergotamine daily over a period of 6 years. On the basis of a review of the literature the clinical, endoscopic and histological features of the ergotamine-induced colitis are characterized.
D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D004087:Dihydroergotamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D011349:Proctitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy; D013488:Suppositories; D013997:Time Factors
D013488:Suppositories; D004087:Dihydroergotamine