Citalopram and torsades de pointes: A case report

Authors
Meuleman, C Jourdain, P Bellorini, M Sadeg, N Loiret, J Guillard, N Thebault, B Funck, F
Citation
C. Meuleman et al., Citalopram and torsades de pointes: A case report, ARCH MAL C, 94(9), 2001, pp. 1021-1024
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ARCHIVES DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DES VAISSEAUX
ISSN journal
00039683 → ACNP
Volume
94
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1021 - 1024
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9683(200109)94:9<1021:CATDPA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Inhibitors of serotonin uptake are drugs prescribed without recognised card iovascular risk. The authors report a case of torsades de pointes following Citalopram ingestion. In this patient, the proof of reintroduction in a ho spital environment resulted in prolongation of the QT interval. Screening o f patients for acquired or congenital long QT intervals is therefore necess ary before starting treatment with Citalopram.