pharmaceutical causes of pulmonary hypertension

Introduction

Endothelial damage by toxic effects of pharmaceutical agents.

Etiology

• aminorex (sympathomimetic)
• L-tryptophan
• appetite suppressants
  • fenfluramine
  • phentermine
  • dexfenfluramine
• indomethacin
• phenformin
• H2 receptor antagonist
• Crotalaria
  • C fulva
  • C retusa
  • C spectabilis
• bush tea
• oral contraceptives
• ragwort (Senecio jacobae)
• chemotherapeutic (anti-cancer) agents

More general terms

• pulmonary