Ischemic pancreatitis and hepatitis secondary to ergotamine poisoning

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1987 Jun;9(3):350-2. doi: 10.1097/00004836-198706000-00022.

Abstract

Acute ergotamine intoxication in a 29-year-old man was complicated by peripheral ischemia, pancreatitis, and hepatitis. The patient was treated with sodium nitroprusside infusion. Complications and treatment of ergotamine poisoning are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Ergotamine
  • Ergotamines / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / chemically induced
  • Liver / blood supply
  • Male
  • Pancreas / blood supply
  • Pancreatitis / chemically induced*
  • Suicide, Attempted

Substances

  • Ergotamines
  • Ergotamine