Case Report
Copyright ©2013 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2013; 19(2): 299-303
Published online Jan 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i2.299
Table 1 Medications associated with ischemic colitis
AgentMechanism
AmphetaminesVasoconstriction
Alosetron
Catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine)
Cocaine
Cyclosporine
Digitalis
Dopamine
Ergot derivatives
Nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs
Pseudoephedrine
Triptans (Naratriptan, Rizatriptan, Sumatriptan)
Vasopressin and vasopressin analogues
Glycerin enemaLocal vasospasm effect
Phosphosoda solution
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorsSystemic hypotension
Antipsychotic (chlorpromazine)
Beta blockers
Barbiturates
Diuretics
Interleukin-2
Tricyclic antidepressants
AmphetaminesVasculitis
Gold compounds
EstrogensThrombotic lesion induction
Progestational agents
AlosetronIncreased intracolonic pressure
Danazol
Glycerin enema
CarboplatinUndetermined
Flutamide
Glutaraldehyde
Hyperosmotic saline laxatives
Interferon-alpha
Mycophenolate mofetil
Paclitaxol
Simvastatin
Tegaserod
Table 2 Naranjo adverse drug reaction nomogram in our patient
YesNoOur patient
Are there previous conclusive reports on this reaction?100
Did the adverse event appear after the suspected drug was administered?2-12
Did the adverse reaction improve when the drug was discontinued or a specific antagonist was administered?101
Did the adverse reaction reappear when the drug was readministered?2-12
Are there alternative causes (other than the drug) that could have, on their own, caused the reaction?-122
Did the reaction appear when a placebo was given?-111
Was the drug detected in the blood (or other fluids) in concentration known to be toxic?100
Was the reaction more severe when the dose was increased or less severe when dose was decreased?100
Did the patient have a similar reaction to the same or similar drugs in any previous exposure?101
Was the adverse event confirmed by any objective evidence?101
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