Pseudoephedrine Induced Ischemic Colitis: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Case Rep Gastrointest Med. 2018 Jun 28:2018:8761314. doi: 10.1155/2018/8761314. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

Ischemic colitis due to medications is common, and a number of cases have been described with pseudoephedrine as the culprit agent. We present here an interesting case of a healthy female with no risk factors who developed pseudoephedrine induced ischemic colitis. This case serves to remind the healthcare providers about the utmost importance of obtaining a comprehensive history to aid with the diagnosis.

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