Abstract
We report a case of a 31 year-old man who presented a bilateral ischemic optic neuropathy associated with headaches and severe systemic hypertension. This episode appeared after administration of ergotamine tartrate and macrolides. This medication probably led to a vasospasm which occurs in patients with hypertension. The cardiovascular and serum lipid evaluations were normal. A migraine optic neuropathy can be evoked.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
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Dihydroergotamine / adverse effects
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Ergotamine / adverse effects
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Ergotism / complications*
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Humans
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Hypertension / drug therapy
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Macrolides
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Male
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Migraine Disorders / drug therapy
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Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / chemically induced*
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Vasoconstrictor Agents / adverse effects
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Visual Acuity / drug effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Macrolides
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Vasoconstrictor Agents
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Dihydroergotamine
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Ergotamine