[Cerebral hemorrhage associated with the use phenylpropanolamine].

Abstract

Phenylpropanolamine is a sympatheticomimetic agent which is widely used in pharmacologic preparations to treat nasal congestion, and to produce and anorexigenic or stimulant action. In the last years complications affecting the nervous system or the general condition have been reported. There is still controversy with regard to the safety of this pharmacologic agent. In this study we report two cases of parenchymal cerebral hemorrhage secondary to phenylpropanolamine administration. In the second case we observed angiographic findings of a reversible vasculopathy.

• Authors: F Barinagarrementería, A Méndez, F Vega
• Journal: Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain) (Neurologia) Vol. 5 Issue 8 Pg. 292-5 (Oct 1990) ISSN: 0213-4853 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Hemorragia cerebral asociada al uso de fenilpropanolamina.
• PMID: 2099822 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Phenylpropanolamine

Topics

• Adult
• Cerebral Angiography
• Cerebral Hemorrhage (chemically induced, diagnosis)
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Phenylpropanolamine (adverse effects)