Purple Toe Syndrome (Last Updated - 2/26/2005)

-side effect of Warfarin (Coumadin)
-usually develops 3-8 wks. after initiation of drug tx
-caused by cholesterol emboli-release from vascular plaques

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References:

Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacologic Basis Of Therapeutics - 10th Edition - 2001. Chapter 55.