Cardiorespiratory Decompensation Following Methylprednisolone Administration

A 2-year-old white female receiving multidrug chemotherapy for treatment of a primitive neuroectodermal tumor developed acute hypotension, bradycardia, and shock following administration of ondansetron and high-dose methylprednisolone. The subsequent clinical course is described, and cardiovascular...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric hematology and oncology 1993, Vol.10 (3), p.249-255
Hauptverfasser: Lucas, Kenneth G., Howrie, Denise L., Phebus, Carol K.
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Zusammenfassung:A 2-year-old white female receiving multidrug chemotherapy for treatment of a primitive neuroectodermal tumor developed acute hypotension, bradycardia, and shock following administration of ondansetron and high-dose methylprednisolone. The subsequent clinical course is described, and cardiovascular reactions to ondansetron and methylprednisolone are reviewed. While the etiology of this severe reaction is uncertain, it is possible that it represents an idiosyncratic reaction to the rapid administration of high-dose adrenal corticosteroids. Patients receiving high-dose corticosteroid therapy should be closely monitored, and slow rates of infusion are recommended.
ISSN:0888-0018
1521-0669
DOI:10.3109/08880019309029492