Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care (Jan 2012)

Ondansetron-induced ventricular tachycardia in a patient of caesarian section

  • Arpita Saxena,
  • Trilok Chand,
  • S K Arya,
  • Rajeev Puri,
  • Apurva Mittal,
  • Vinay Shukla

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/2249-4472.104736
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2
pp. 103 – 104

Abstract

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We report a rare adverse effect of ondansetron in a 24-year-old female undergoing caesarian section, presenting as ventricular tachycardia and ectopics. Patient was treated with cardioversion and intravenous Amiodarone 150 mg.

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