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Ischemic colitis associated with dextroamphetamine use.

K L Beyer1, J T Bickel, J H Butt

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia.

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
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Oral dextroamphetamine, a medication for narcolepsy, can cause ischemic colitis, a serious condition affecting the colon. This case highlights the importance of considering medication side effects in patients presenting with abdominal pain and rectal bleeding.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pharmacology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Ischemic colitis is a condition that can arise from various medications, particularly sympathomimetic agents.
  • Understanding the iatrogenic causes of ischemic colitis is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.

Observation:

  • A 47-year-old male patient diagnosed with narcolepsy presented with symptoms of abdominal pain and rectal bleeding.
  • The patient was reportedly using oral dextroamphetamine for his narcolepsy treatment.

Findings:

  • Clinical, radiographic, and histologic evidence confirmed a diagnosis of ischemic colitis.
  • The findings strongly suggested a causal link between the patient's oral dextroamphetamine use and the development of ischemic colitis.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for sympathomimetic medications, such as dextroamphetamine, to induce ischemic colitis.
  • Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for medication-induced ischemic colitis in patients with relevant risk factors and symptoms.
  • Further research may be warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms by which dextroamphetamine contributes to ischemic colitis.