[Torsades de pointes during methadone treatment].
Methadone is a synthetic opioid that has been used successfully to treat heroin addiction and chronic pain. It is usually well tolerated and has few side effects. Recently, an association with torsade de pointes has been reported. We present 4 cases of torsade de pointes during methadone treatment.
Sánchez Hernández
Ana M
AM
Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.
Atienza Fernández
Felipe
F
Arenal Maíz
Angel
A
González Torrecilla
Esteban
E
Puchol Calderón
Alberto
A
Almendral Garrote
Jesús
J
D000328:Adult; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016171:Torsades de Pointes / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D008691:Methadone