Abstract
The gastrointestinal prokinetic drug, cisapride, is widely used for the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis and disorders of gastrointestinal motility. We present a case of acquired QT prolongation, syncope, and nonsustained ventricular tachycardia associated with high doses of cisapride.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Cisapride
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Electrocardiography
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Gastrointestinal Agents / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Long QT Syndrome / chemically induced*
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Long QT Syndrome / physiopathology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Piperidines / adverse effects*
Substances
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Gastrointestinal Agents
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Piperidines
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Cisapride