Drug-drug interaction related to the use of pipamperon and ondansetron in a child treated for leukemia

摘要

Pipamperon is a potent neuroleptic drug with many side effects, including prolongation of the QT interval. We report a case of a child treated for leukemia in which prolongation of the QT interval was observed. Physicians and pharmacists should be cautious for drug-drug interactions when pipamperon is prescribed, especially in combination with other QT-prolongating agents. Alternative strategies should be used whenever possible.