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Ciprofloxacin‐induced torsades de pointes in a methadone‐dependent patient
Author(s) -
Nair Murali K.,
Patel Krunal,
Starer Perry J.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
addiction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.424
H-Index - 193
eISSN - 1360-0443
pISSN - 0965-2140
DOI - 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2008.02390.x
Subject(s) - torsades de pointes , methadone , medicine , ciprofloxacin , qt interval , anesthesia , long qt syndrome , antibiotics , chemistry , biochemistry
Background Methadone has been associated with QT prolongation and Torsades de pointes. Ciprofloxacin may prolong QT interval and induce Torsades de pointes when other risk factors are present. Case description A case is described in which a patient receiving methadone treatment developed Torsades de pointes following the addition of ciprofloxacin. Conclusion Ciprofloxacin should be used with caution in patients receiving methadone.