Complete atrioventricular block secondary to bortezomib use in multiple myeloma

Yonsei Med J. 2011 Jan;52(1):196-8. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2011.52.1.196.

Abstract

Bortezomib is an inhibitor of 26S proteasome, which is an effective treatment for multiple myeloma. The common adverse effects of bortezomib are asthenic conditions, gastrointestinal disturbances, and peripheral neuropathy. Here we describe a patient with dyspnea and general weakness because of complete atrioventricular block while receiving bortezomib. We immediately stopped bortezomib, and after inserting a permanent VDD pacemaker, the patients' symptoms disappeared.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrioventricular Block / chemically induced*
  • Boronic Acids / adverse effects*
  • Boronic Acids / therapeutic use*
  • Bortezomib
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy*
  • Pyrazines / adverse effects*
  • Pyrazines / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Boronic Acids
  • Pyrazines
  • Bortezomib