[Anaphylactic shock and myocytic necrosis after treatment with Artotec]

Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 2002 Dec;95(12):1230-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Treatment with non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs associated with a prostaglandin analogue is common, but the potential cardiovascular effects are largely unknown. The authors report a case of myocardial necrosis and anaphylactic shock due to treatment with diclofenac and misoprostol. The reintroduction of the treatment in hospital led to the recurrence of the initial cutaneous and cardiac symptoms in this patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anaphylaxis / chemically induced*
  • Anti-Ulcer Agents / adverse effects*
  • Diclofenac / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Misoprostol / adverse effects*
  • Myocardium / pathology*
  • Necrosis

Substances

  • Anti-Ulcer Agents
  • Misoprostol
  • Diclofenac