title: Cisapride-induced long QT interval.
abstract: A 2-month-old infant with gastroesophageal reflux was treated with cisapride. Bradycardia developed and an electrocardiogram revealed 2:1 atrioventricular conduction and a prolonged QT interval. After cessation of cisapride therapy, both the rhythm and the QT interval returned to normal. Prolonged QT interval during treatment with cisapride may occur in children as in adults.
authors.affiliation: Lillie Frank Abercrombie Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Lewin
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Bryant
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Fenrich
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Grifka
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D020117:Cisapride; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010880:Piperidines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010880:Piperidines; D020117:Cisapride