Sildenafil (Viagra)-induced spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage.
Sildenafil (Viagra) has been developed as a drug to help male impotence. It has a direct effect on the vasculature of the corpus cavernosum. A case of spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) following the illicit use of Viagra is reported. A discussion of drug-induced ICH is included.
Buxton
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Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK. neilbuxton@doctors.org.uk
Flannery
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Wild
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Bassi
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D000328:Adult; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D062787:Drug Overdose; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010879:Piperazines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011687:Purines; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D013450:Sulfones; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; D010879:Piperazines; D011687:Purines; D013450:Sulfones; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate