Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9167082 | EJVES Extra | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Ergotism is a rare clinical condition caused by ergot-alkaloid intoxication or pharmacodynamic interactions. The pathophysiology is based on arterial spasm in different segments of the arterial tree. Ergot-alkaloids are frequently prescribed as treatment for severe migraine. Ergotamine overdose is often based on interactions with other drugs using the same metabolic pathway. We report a case of a 28 year old HIV positive male patient on protease-inhibitors, who developed ergotism under the co-treatment of migraine by ergot-alkaloids.
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Authors
W. Mlekusch, M. Schillinger, E. Minar,