A Provoked Bradycardia Associated with a Combination Treatment of Paroxetine and Carvedilol.
- Author:
Chi Un PAE
1
;
Wan Seok YANG
;
Jung Jin KIM
;
Chang Uk LEE
;
Soo Jung LEE
;
Chul LEE
;
In Ho PAIK
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Paroxetine;
Carvedilol;
Bradycardia
- MeSH:
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents;
Bradycardia*;
Depressive Disorder;
Drug Interactions;
Humans;
Paroxetine*;
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2003;42(2):280-282
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been used for patients with depressive disorder because of their favorable side effect profiles. However, SSRIs have variable drug interactions because of the inhibitory action on the Cytochrome-P 450 system (CYP450), especially in combination with antipsychotic and antiarrhythmic drugs. We hereupon present the first case report of bradycardia associated with the use of paroxetine and carvedilol combination in a patient with depressive disorder.
