International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 3, Issue 6 | Case Report | Open Access DOI

Azithromycin-Induced Bradycardiain an 80-Year-Old Male Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and CorPulmonale: A Case Report

Kamran Ahmad^*

Waqar Ali1, Shahzad Zafar2, Hameed Ur Rehman3, Sifat Ullah4, Fatma Hussain5, Yasir Ali6, Kamran Ahmad7*

1Geriatric Fellow, Rusell Hall Hospital, United Kingdom

2Senior House Officer, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

3Senior House Officer, Rusell Hall Hospital, United Kingdom

4Senior House Officer, Mayo University Hospital, Ireland

5MBBS, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan

6Senior House Officer, Saint Luke General Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland

7Resident Physician, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

^*Correspondence to: Kamran Ahmad 

Abstract

This case report focuses on an 80-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experienced bradycardia after receiving azithromycin treatment for an acute exacerbation of COPD. Despite having no prior history of bradycardia or arrhythmia, the patient developed symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and confusion about 30 minutes after receiving azithromycin. An electrocardiogram revealed bradycardia with a heart rate of 40 beats per minute. Immediate medical intervention was necessary, including increased oxygen support and administration of medications to manage hypotension. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and monitoring for cardiac complications, such as bradycardia, in patients receiving azithromycin therapy, especially those with COPD. The abstract aims to provide a clear understanding of the clinical scenario and its implications for healthcare providers, emphasizing the need for vigilance when prescribing azithromycin to patients with underlying cardiac conditions.

Keywords:

Azithromycin; Bradycardia; Azithromycin

Citation:

Waqar Ali, ShahzadZafar, Hameed Ur Rehman, SifatUllah, FatmaHussain, Yasir Ali, et al.Azithromycin-Induced Bradycardia in an 80-Year-Old Male Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and CorPulmonale: A Case Report. IntClincMedCaseRepJour. 2024;3(6):1-5.