A fatal case of repeated ventricular fibrillation following torsade de pointes, due to multiple administrations of metoclopramide

Abstract

Although metoclopramide has many adverse effects, Torsade de pointes (TdP) is rare. We describe a fatal case of repeated ventricular fibrillation following TdP, due to multiple administrations of metoclopramide. Multiple administrations of metoclopramide over a short time to a patient with risk factors of TdP should be reconsidered.