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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Ergotamine

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V.a Pleural effusion (uni- or bilateral) (can accompany DI-LDs)

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Last update : 10/08/2012
 
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Drug and radiation history
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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Careful exlusion of another cause
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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug
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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)
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See also under
Bromocriptine
3
Cabergoline
3
Dihydroergocristine
1
Dihydroergocryptine
1
Dihydroergotamine
1
Ergonovine
1
Ergots, ergot alkaloids, ergolines
4
Methysergide
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Nicergoline
1
Pergolide
3

Publications

Ergotamine-induced pleural and pericardial effusion successfully treated with colchicine.
Acta clinica Belgica 2013;68;113-5 2013
Ergotamine-associated valvulopathy with recurrent chylous pleural effusion.
Texas Heart Institute journal 2012;39;736-8 2012
Fibrotic processes associated with long-term ergotamine therapy.
The New England journal of medicine 1984 Aug 30;311;601-2 1984 Aug 30

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