Voriconazole-induced QT interval prolongation and ventricular tachycardia: a non-concentration-dependent adverse effect

Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Sep 15;39(6):e49-52. doi: 10.1086/423275. Epub 2004 Aug 19.

Abstract

A 15-year-old patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and Fusarium infection was treated with voriconazole. She developed asymptomatic bradycardia, QT interval prolongation, and nonsustained, polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, which recurred upon rechallenge with the drug. Voriconazole levels and metabolism were within expected normal values. This non-concentration-dependent, voriconazole-associated ventricular tachycardia mandates cardiac rhythm monitoring during voriconazole treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antifungal Agents / adverse effects*
  • Bradycardia / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Fusarium
  • Humans
  • Mycoses / drug therapy
  • Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
  • Pyrimidines / adverse effects*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / chemically induced*
  • Torsades de Pointes / chemically induced
  • Triazoles / adverse effects*
  • Voriconazole

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Pyrimidines
  • Triazoles
  • Voriconazole