A Rare Case of Viagra Induced Toxic Encephalopathy
Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
;
: 196-199, 2016.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-82805
ABSTRACT
Viagra has been prescribed worldwide to treat men with erectile dysfunction. Clinical trials have shown that Viagra may cause various kinds of adverse effects include some central nervous system (CNS) adverse effects. Although extremely rare, toxic encephalopathy also can be one of those effects. This report presents a case of encephalopathy caused by Viagra in correlation with its radiologic findings. Its pharmacologic mechanism and potential effects on the biochemistry of the CNS are reviewed.
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Main subject:
Biochemistry
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Brain Diseases
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Central Nervous System
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Neurotoxicity Syndromes
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Sildenafil Citrate
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Erectile Dysfunction
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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