Pure naratriptan-induced ischemic colitis: a case report

Turk J Gastroenterol. 2010 Mar;21(1):42-4. doi: 10.4318/tjg.2010.0047.

Abstract

A 60-year-old female with sudden onset of abdominal pain and hematochezia was diagnosed with histology-proven ischemic colitis. She used naratriptan on a regular basis for migraine. By exclusion of other causes for colonic ischemia and the absence of cardiovascular risk factors, naratriptan was considered the causal agent. Discontinuation resulted in a complete clinical recovery. With the increasing use of triptans, health care providers should be aware of the possible serious ischemic events associated with these drugs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colitis, Ischemic / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy
  • Piperidines / adverse effects*
  • Tryptamines / adverse effects*
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Piperidines
  • Tryptamines
  • Vasoconstrictor Agents
  • naratriptan