Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2013; 5(4): 180-185
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.180
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 intracolic pressure
Danazol
Glycerin enema
CarboplatinUndetermined
Flutamide
Glutaraldehyde
Hyperosmotic saline laxatives
Interferon-α
Mycophenolate mofetil
Paclitaxel
Simvastatin
Tegaserod