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ciprofloxacin and Torsade de Pointes

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Torsade de Pointes in 13 studies

Ciprofloxacin: A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.
ciprofloxacin : A quinolone that is quinolin-4(1H)-one bearing cyclopropyl, carboxylic acid, fluoro and piperazin-1-yl substituents at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7, respectively.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The patient was under amiodarone and sotalol therapy for atrial fibrillation, with no obvious QT prolongation prior to ciprofloxacin therapy."7.75Ciprofloxacin induced acquired long QT syndrome in a patient under class III antiarrhythmic therapy. ( Arnaoutoglou, C; Chrisopoulos, C; Keivanidou, A; Kirpizidis, C; Krommydas, A; Papanikolaou, G; Tsiptses, K, 2009)
"We report a rare case of torsade de pointes, a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia associated with QT interval prolongation, caused by intravenous ciprofloxacin given for pneumonia in a 22-year-old healthy Marine."7.73Ciprofloxacin-induced torsade de pointes. ( Flanagan, MC; Haigney, MC; Mitchell, ES, 2006)
"His rhythm revealed torsade de pointes, which required defibrillation."5.38Ciprofloxacin-induced torsade de pointes. ( Ibrahim, M; Omar, B, 2012)
"Ciprofloxacin may cause QTc prolongation and rarely torsades de pointes."5.32Ciprofloxacin-induced acquired long QT syndrome. ( Krahn, AD; Prabhakar, M, 2004)
" The patient was under amiodarone and sotalol therapy for atrial fibrillation, with no obvious QT prolongation prior to ciprofloxacin therapy."3.75Ciprofloxacin induced acquired long QT syndrome in a patient under class III antiarrhythmic therapy. ( Arnaoutoglou, C; Chrisopoulos, C; Keivanidou, A; Kirpizidis, C; Krommydas, A; Papanikolaou, G; Tsiptses, K, 2009)
"We report a rare case of torsade de pointes, a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia associated with QT interval prolongation, caused by intravenous ciprofloxacin given for pneumonia in a 22-year-old healthy Marine."3.73Ciprofloxacin-induced torsade de pointes. ( Flanagan, MC; Haigney, MC; Mitchell, ES, 2006)
"Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used against Gram - germs."1.51[Torsade de pointe resulting from a drug interaction between sotalol and ciprofloxacin]. ( Devaux, F; Fillet, M; Krzesinski, F, 2019)
"His rhythm revealed torsade de pointes, which required defibrillation."1.38Ciprofloxacin-induced torsade de pointes. ( Ibrahim, M; Omar, B, 2012)
"Ciprofloxacin may cause QTc prolongation and rarely torsades de pointes."1.32Ciprofloxacin-induced acquired long QT syndrome. ( Krahn, AD; Prabhakar, M, 2004)
"Ciprofloxacin was associated with a significantly lower rate of torsades de pointes (0."1.31Rates of torsades de pointes associated with ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, gatifloxacin, and moxifloxacin. ( Frothingham, R, 2001)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's8 (61.54)29.6817
2010's5 (38.46)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Devaux, F1
Fillet, M1
Krzesinski, F1
Keivanidou, A1
Arnaoutoglou, C1
Krommydas, A1
Papanikolaou, G1
Tsiptses, K1
Chrisopoulos, C1
Kirpizidis, C1
Nair, MK1
Patel, K1
Starer, PJ1
Salinas Arce, J1
Romero, R1
Solorzano, P1
Ibrahim, M1
Omar, B1
Werner, CR1
Riessen, R1
Gregor, M1
Bitzer, M1
Haring, B1
Bauer, W1
Prabhakar, M1
Krahn, AD1
Flanagan, MC1
Mitchell, ES1
Haigney, MC1
Tsikouris, JP1
Peeters, MJ1
Cox, CD1
Meyerrose, GE1
Seifert, CF1
Milberg, P1
Hilker, E1
Ramtin, S1
Cakir, Y1
Stypmann, J1
Engelen, MA1
Mönnig, G1
Osada, N1
Breithardt, G1
Haverkamp, W1
Eckardt, L1
Kaźmierczak, J1
Peregud-Pogorzelska, M1
Rzeuski, R1
Frothingham, R1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
STREAM: The Evaluation of a Standard Treatment Regimen of Anti-tuberculosis Drugs for Patients With MDR-TB[NCT02409290]Phase 3588 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-03-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Failure or Recurrence (FoR)

probable or definite failure or recurrence (FoR) (NCT02409290)
Timeframe: final efficacy week (between 96 and 132 weeks)

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Regimen A (Long Regimen)0
Regimen B (Control Regimen)17
Regimen C (Oral Regimen)4
Regimen D (6-month Regimen)0

Failure or Recurrence (FoR)

The proportion of patients with failure or recurrence (FoR) (NCT02409290)
Timeframe: 132 weeks, control regimen (arm B) using concurrent controls only

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Regimen B (Control Regimen)14
Regimen D (6-month Regimen)2

Favourable Outcome After Long-term Follow-up (132 Weeks)

The proportion of patients with a favourable outcome at their last efficacy visit (NCT02409290)
Timeframe: Last efficacy visit, between 96 and 132 weeks

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Regimen A (Long Regimen)17
Regimen B (Control Regimen)126
Regimen C (Oral Regimen)152
Regimen D (6-month Regimen)115

Proportion of Patients With Acquired Drug Resistance

The proportion of patients with acquired drug resistance (any drug) (NCT02409290)
Timeframe: 132 weeks

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Regimen A (Long Regimen)0
Regimen B (Control Regimen)5
Regimen C (Oral Regimen)5
Regimen D (6-month Regimen)3

STREAM Stage 2 Primary Outcome Measure (the Proportion of Patients With a Favourable Outcome at Week 76)

The primary efficacy outcome of the STREAM Stage 2 comparison is status at Week 76 i.e. the proportion of patients with a favourable outcome at Week 76 (NCT02409290)
Timeframe: 76 weeks

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Regimen A (Long Regimen)0
Regimen B (Control Regimen)133
Regimen C (Oral Regimen)162
Regimen D (6-month Regimen)122

Reviews

1 review available for ciprofloxacin and Torsade de Pointes

ArticleYear
Ciprofloxacin and the risk for cardiac arrhythmias: culprit delicti or watching bystander?
    Acta cardiologica, 2012, Volume: 67, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Defibrillators, Implantable; Drug

2012

Trials

1 trial available for ciprofloxacin and Torsade de Pointes

ArticleYear
Effects of three fluoroquinolones on QT analysis after standard treatment courses.
    Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc, 2006, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Analysis of Variance; Aza Compounds; Ciprofloxacin; Cross-Over Studies; Electrocardiography; Female;

2006

Other Studies

11 other studies available for ciprofloxacin and Torsade de Pointes

ArticleYear
[Torsade de pointe resulting from a drug interaction between sotalol and ciprofloxacin].
    Revue medicale de Liege, 2019, Volume: 74, Issue:7-8

    Topics: Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Drug Interactions; Electrocardiography

2019
Ciprofloxacin induced acquired long QT syndrome in a patient under class III antiarrhythmic therapy.
    Cardiology journal, 2009, Volume: 16, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Amiodarone; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Atrial Fibrillation; Ciprofloxacin;

2009
Ciprofloxacin-induced torsades de pointes in a methadone-dependent patient.
    Addiction (Abingdon, England), 2008, Volume: 103, Issue:12

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Drug Interactions; Humans; Male; Methadone; Middle Aged; Narco

2008
A case of prolonged QT interval and torsades de pointes due to ciprofloxacin.
    Revista espanola de cardiologia, 2010, Volume: 63, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Humans; Long QT Syndrome; Male; Torsades de Pointes

2010
Ciprofloxacin-induced torsade de pointes.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2012, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Electrocardiography; Heart; Humans; Male; Torsades de Po

2012
[Unexpected complication following esophageal variceal hemorrhage - Case 2/2011].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2011, Volume: 136, Issue:5

    Topics: Amiodarone; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A; Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inh

2011
Ciprofloxacin-induced acquired long QT syndrome.
    Heart rhythm, 2004, Volume: 1, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Electric Countershock; Electrocardiography; Femal

2004
Ciprofloxacin-induced torsade de pointes.
    International journal of cardiology, 2006, Nov-10, Volume: 113, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Defibrillators, Implantable; Electrocardiography; Follo

2006
Proarrhythmia as a class effect of quinolones: increased dispersion of repolarization and triangulation of action potential predict torsades de pointes.
    Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology, 2007, Volume: 18, Issue:6

    Topics: Action Potentials; Animals; Anti-Infective Agents; Aza Compounds; Ciprofloxacin; Disease Models, Ani

2007
QT Interval prolongation and torsades de pointes due to a coadministration of ciprofloxacin and azimilide in a patient with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
    Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE, 2007, Volume: 30, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Defibrillators, Implantable; Dru

2007
Rates of torsades de pointes associated with ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, gatifloxacin, and moxifloxacin.
    Pharmacotherapy, 2001, Volume: 21, Issue:12

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Aza Compounds; Ciprofloxacin; Electrocardiography; Fluoroquinolones; Gatiflox

2001