[Acute hemorrhagic colitis induced by the neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir]

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2006 Nov;103(11):1270-3.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 23-year-old woman had lower abdominal pain, diarrhea and bloody stool was admitted and given a diagnosis of influenza B. Her home doctor had started treatment by neuraminidase inhibitor (oseltamivir) the previous day. Colonoscopic examination revealed an area of hemorrhage and erosion in the left transverse colon. After halting oseltamivir treatment these symptoms disappeared and her colonoscopic findings improved. A drug-induced lymphocyte stimulation test was positive for oseltamivir. This case is the first reported case of acute hemorrhagic colitis induced by oseltamivir.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / adverse effects*
  • Colitis / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Influenza B virus
  • Influenza, Human / drug therapy
  • Neuraminidase / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Oseltamivir / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Oseltamivir
  • Neuraminidase