Case report of phenothiazine-induced torsade de pointes

A patient with schizophrenia developed torsade de pointes, a life- threatening cardiac arrhythmia, due to administration of phenothiazines. An intravenous infusion of isoproterenol improved the symptoms. The etiology and treatment of the syndrome are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of psychiatry 1984-10, Vol.141 (10), p.1265-1266
Hauptverfasser:	Wilson, W H, Weiler, S J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antipsychotic Agents - adverse effects Humans Infusions, Parenteral Isoproterenol - administration & dosage Isoproterenol - therapeutic use Male Middle Aged Phenothiazines Schizophrenia - drug therapy Tachycardia - chemically induced Tachycardia - drug therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	A patient with schizophrenia developed torsade de pointes, a life- threatening cardiac arrhythmia, due to administration of phenothiazines. An intravenous infusion of isoproterenol improved the symptoms. The etiology and treatment of the syndrome are discussed.
ISSN:	0002-953X 1535-7228
DOI:	10.1176/ajp.141.10.1265