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Med Cutan Iber Lat Am 2005; 33 (1)

Cocaine and Ergotamine Vasospasm in a HIV Patient

Bourren P, Rodríguez EA, Mijelshon LM, Kujaruk M

Language: Spanish
References: 17
Page: 31-33
PDF size: 228.82 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Cocaine is a widespread alkaloid, that consumers usually prefer as a stimulant. Vasomotor and anesthetic effects, are strong. When other vasoconstrictor drugs, such as ergotamine, simultaneously added, extreme vasospasm, mostly of limbs, and cutaneous injuries, can develop. We communicate a serious case of cocaine and ergotamine intoxication, followed by necrosis of both legs and one arm. Therefore, the three extremities must have been to be amputated.


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