Abstract
We report the case of a patient in whom dramatic T wave alternans with brief bouts of torsades de pointes and QT prolongation occurred in association with intravenously administered pentamidine. This ECG marker of a potentially fatal side effect, although uncommon, should be looked for in patients requiring the use of this drug.
MeSH terms
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Antiprotozoal Agents / adverse effects*
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Electrocardiography*
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Female
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HIV Infections / complications
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HIV Infections / drug therapy
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Humans
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Middle Aged
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Pentamidine / adverse effects*
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Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / complications
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Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / drug therapy
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Torsades de Pointes / chemically induced*
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Treatment Failure
Substances
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Antiprotozoal Agents
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Pentamidine