Low dose methylprednisolone induced bradycardia

J Assoc Physicians India. 2013 Dec;61(12):920-2.

Abstract

Methylprednisolone induced arrhythmias, especially bradycardia, are well known. Most of the available reports suggest the occurrence of these arrhythmias with high dose intravenous therapy. We, hereby report a case of low dose methylprednisolone induced bradycardia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects*
  • Bradycardia / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Methylprednisolone / adverse effects*
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / drug therapy
  • Withholding Treatment

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Methylprednisolone