Second-degree atrioventricular heart block after doxapram administration

J Pediatr. 1998 Jul;133(1):149-50. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(98)70197-0.

Abstract

Doxapram, a respiratory stimulant, is used to treat idiopathic apnea of prematurity. The side effects reported are minimal. We present three cases of second-degree atrioventricular block caused by QT interval prolongation associated with doxapram administration. All three infants returned to normal sinus rhythm after doxapram administration was stopped.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Apnea / drug therapy
  • Doxapram / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Heart Block / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Hyaline Membrane Disease / drug therapy*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / chemically induced
  • Male
  • Respiratory System Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Respiratory System Agents
  • Doxapram