Cinacalcet-associated severe hypocalcemia resulting in torsades de pointes and cardiac arrest: a case for caution

Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2016 Mar;72(3):373-5. doi: 10.1007/s00228-015-1989-6. Epub 2015 Dec 1.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calcimimetic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Cinacalcet / adverse effects*
  • Heart Arrest / chemically induced*
  • Heart Arrest / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Hypocalcemia / chemically induced*
  • Hypocalcemia / physiopathology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / drug therapy
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Torsades de Pointes / chemically induced*
  • Torsades de Pointes / physiopathology

Substances

  • Calcimimetic Agents
  • Cinacalcet