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Antimony Containing Drug and ECG Abnormalities in Children with Visceral Leishmaniasis
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The objective of the paper was to evaluate the influence of antimony (5(+)) on electrocardiographic changes in children with visceral leishmaniasis. The study was based on weekly ECGs analysis of 87 children treated, from April 2001 to May 2006, with antimoniate N-methyl glucamine. Eligible subjects included children from 6 months to 12 years of age with weight of 6-34 kg. Forty-five children (52%) were males and forty-two (48%) were females. The cardiac response to antimony was significantly milder compared to the adult populations, so the usage of meglumine antimoniate is safer. Thus, during treatment sinus rhythm was maintained without ectopic beats. No changes were observed in the P wave and in PR interval. The QRS complex remained unaltered during the treatment, the amplitude being increased. The Sokolow`s indexes exceeded normal values in one child on the first week and in eight children on the fourth. The prolongation of QTc occurred in ten patients. The T wave flattening was observed in seven children on the first week. In total, ECG abnormalities were detected in 34.4% of treatment courses, while in adults they were reported in 53.8%. Antimony therapy needs ECG monitoring of the cardiac function in order to prevent complications.
Keywords:
Antimony
ECG alterations
Visceral leishmaniasis
Children
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