Emetine use of ulcerative colitis
Appel, R.H.
Journal of the Indiana State Medical Association 1979: 649
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-6770 PMID: 162697 Document Number: 4078
After 40 years, and some 250 separate courses of treatment, I have come to the firm conviction that emetine hydrochloride is the choice drug in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. The sulfas are also of value, but apparently not as effective as emetine. A combination was not tried. Transfusions, fluids, antibiotics, etc., are only mildly supportive at best. All cases, except those with severe bowel damage, should be submitted to drug therapy prior to surgical intervention.
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