ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2022
Amiodarone-induced muscle tremor in an elderly patient: A case report.
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backgroundAmiodarone is a Class III antiarrhythmic drug, which has been adopted for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmia. However, the use of amiodarone can cause lower limb muscle tremors, which is recognized as a rare side effect of this medication. CASE SUMMARY: An 84-year-old female was administrated with amiodarone for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and frequent ventricular tachycardia. The patient developed a bilateral gastrocnemius tremor in the course of medication, and the strength of the patient's bilateral knee flexor and extensor reached 4/5 and 3/5, respectively. After the use of amiodarone was stopped, and the patient was given a small dose of levetiracetam, the lower limb tremor symptoms were significantly mitigated, along with activity and function.
conclusionAttention should be paid to the significance of the side effects of drugs in the elderly, which may be atypical in the elderly. The relevant side effects of drugs may not be as rare as reported due to individual differences and different pharmacokinetics. If the side effects are generated, the medication should be adjusted in time, and the progress of the side effects should be intervened.
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