Tamsulosin-Induced Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response

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作者
McGuire, Duncan [1 ]
Ahdi, Heaveen [1 ]
Mielke, Nicholas [2 ]
Bahl, Amit [1 ]
机构
[1] Beaumont Hlth, Emergency Med, Royal Oak, MI 48073 USA
[2] Oakland Univ, William Beaumont Sch Med, Emergency, Royal Oak, MI USA
关键词
case report; benign prostatic hypertrophy; arrhythmia; atrial fibrillation; tamsulosin; EFFICACY;
D O I
10.7759/cureus.25714
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R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Tamsulosin, sold under the brand name Flomax, is a commonly prescribed medication for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). While generally well-tolerated, this medication can induce life-threatening tachyarrhythmias. Early recognition of this adverse effect can lead to prompt discontinuation of the therapy in an effort to reduce arrhythmia recurrence. Herein we describe a case of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response in a male patient who started on tamsulosin two days prior.
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