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Ergotamine-induced solitary rectal ulcer.
O Shpilberg1, M Ehrenfeld, D Abramowich
1Rusinow Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|June 1, 1990
Summary
A rare solitary rectal ulcer developed in a woman using high-dose ergotamine suppositories for migraines. The ulcer resolved completely after discontinuing the medication, highlighting a potential adverse effect of ergotamine treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Solitary rectal ulcer (SRU) is a rare condition.
- Ergotamine tartrate is used for severe migraine headaches.