Tamsulosin-Induced Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response.

Authors

Duncan McGuire, Beaumont Health
Heaveen Ahdi, Beaumont Health Resident
Nicholas Mielke, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Student
Amit Bahl, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-7-2022

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Tamsulosin, sold under the brand name Flomax, is a commonly prescribed medication for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). While generally well-tolerated, this medication can induce life-threatening tachyarrhythmias. Early recognition of this adverse effect can lead to prompt discontinuation of the therapy in an effort to reduce arrhythmia recurrence. Herein we describe a case of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response in a male patient who started on tamsulosin two days prior.

Volume

14

Issue

6

First Page

25714

Last Page

25714

Recommended Citation

McGuire D, Ahdi H, Mielke N, Bahl A. Tamsulosin-induced atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Cureus. 2022 Jun 7;14(6): e25714. doi:10.7759/cureus.25714. PMID: 35812583.

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

35812583