Effect of oral fluconazole 1200 mg/day on QT interval in African adults with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis

AIDS. 2018 Sep 24;32(15):2259-2261. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000001961.

Abstract

: We assessed the effect of fluconazole 1200 mg/day on the QT interval in cryptococcal meningitis patients. Mean corrected QT (QTc) change from baseline to day 7 was 10.1 ms (IQR: -28 to 46 ms) in the fluconazole treatment group and -12.6 ms (IQR: -39 to 13.5 ms) in those not taking fluconazole (P = 0.04). No significant increase in QTc measurements over 500 ms was observed with fluconazole. Nevertheless, it remains important to correct any electrolyte imbalance and avoid concomitant drugs that may increase QTc.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Africa
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antifungal Agents / adverse effects*
  • Fluconazole / administration & dosage*
  • Fluconazole / adverse effects*
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Heart Conduction System / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Meningitis, Cryptococcal / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Fluconazole