Torsade de pointes induced by sotalol and hypokalaemia

S Afr Med J. 1985 Oct 12;68(8):591-2.

Abstract

The problem of a sotalol-induced ventricular arrhythmia (torsade de pointes) is presented and the contributory role of hypokalaemia is emphasized. It is concluded that sotalol may not be a suitable beta-blocker to use with a diuretic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Drug Combinations
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Hydrochlorothiazide / adverse effects*
  • Hypokalemia / chemically induced*
  • Hypokalemia / complications
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sotalol / adverse effects*
  • Tachycardia / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Sotalol