Delayed fingolimod-associated asystole

Mult Scler. 2011 Nov;17(11):1387-9. doi: 10.1177/1352458511410344. Epub 2011 Jun 7.

Abstract

Oral fingolimod (Gilenya) is a sphingosine-1-phosphate-receptor modulator that prevents the egress of lymphocytes from lymph nodes. Fingolimod reduces relapses and delays disability progression in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). We report a patient with MS who developed asystole and sustained bradycardia 21 hours after the first dose of fingolimod.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
  • Bradycardia / chemically induced
  • Electrocardiography
  • Fingolimod Hydrochloride
  • Heart Arrest / chemically induced*
  • Heart Arrest / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Propylene Glycols / administration & dosage
  • Propylene Glycols / adverse effects*
  • Risperidone / adverse effects
  • Sphingosine / administration & dosage
  • Sphingosine / adverse effects
  • Sphingosine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Propylene Glycols
  • Fingolimod Hydrochloride
  • Risperidone
  • Sphingosine