Can Landiolol cause ventricular fibrillation?

ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reaction (9.9%) is hypotension ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals at drugsafety.us@aop-health.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety of RAPIBLYK was evaluated in 19 placebo-controlled clinical trials involving 1,761 adult patients (in a variety of clinical in-patient settings) with supraventricular tachycardia or at high risk for supraventricular tachycardia. The most common adverse reaction is hypotension, which occurred in 9.9% of patients receiving RAPIBLYK vs. 1% in those receiving placebo [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. In a single-arm, unblinded clinical trial in 60 pediatric patients who received RAPIBLYK, the most common adverse reaction was hypotension, which occurred in 10% of patients aged birth to <18 years receiving RAPIBLYK [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Hypotension was also the most common adverse reaction leading to treatment discontinuation.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of hypotension, bradycardia, and cardiac failure: Monitor for signs and symptoms of cardiovascular adverse effects. Reduce or discontinue use ( 5.1 , 5.2 , 5.3 ) Risk of exacerbating reactive airway disease ( 5.5 ) Diabetes mellitus: May mask symptoms of hypoglycemia and alter glucose levels; monitor ( 5.6 ) Monitor for signs of myocardial ischemia when abruptly discontinuing in patients with coronary artery disease ( 5.10 ) 5.1 Hypotension Patients with hemodynamic compromise, hypovolemia, or on interacting medications are at increased risk of hypotension. Monitor blood pressure closely, especially if pretreatment blood pressure is low. Reduce or stop RAPIBLYK injection for hypotension then expect the blood pressure effect to wane within 30 minutes. 5.2 Bradycardia Patients with first-degree atrioventricular block, sinus node dysfunction, or conduction disorders are at increased risk of bradycardia, including sinus pause, heart block, severe bradycardia, and cardiac arrest. Monitor heart rate and rhythm in patients receiving RAPIBLYK injection. Reduce or stop RAPIBLYK injection for bradyarrhythmia. 5.3 Cardiac Failure Beta-blockers, like RAPIBLYK, can cause depression of myocardial contractility and may precipitate heart failure and cardiogenic shock. At the first sign or symptom of impending cardiac failure, stop RAPIBLYK injection and start supportive therapy [see Overdosage ( 10 )] . 5.4 Reactive Airways Disease Patients with reactive airways disease should, in general, not receive beta-blockers. Because of its relative beta-1 selectivity and titratability, RAPIBLYK injection may be titrated to the lowest possible effective dose. In the event of bronchospasm, stop the infusion immediately; a beta-2 stimulating agent may be administered with appropriate monitoring of ventricular rates. 5.5 Use in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia Beta-blockers may prevent early warning signs of hypoglycemia, such as tachycardia, and increase the risk for severe or prolonged hypoglycemia at any time during treatment, especially in patients with diabetes mellitus, patients who are fasting (i.e., surgery, not eating regularly, or are vomiting), or pediatric patients. Monitor for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia in patients receiving RAPIBLYK. 5.6 Infusion Site Reactions Infusion site reactions such as pain, swelling and erythema have occurred with the use of RAPIBLYK injection. Avoid infusions into small veins or through a butterfly catheter. If a local infusion site reaction develops, use an alternative infusion site and avoid extravasation. 5.7 Use in Patients with Prinzmetal’s Angina Beta-blockers may exacerbate anginal attacks in patients with Prinzmetal’s angina because of unopposed alpha receptor–mediated coronary artery vasoconstriction. 5.8 Use in Patients with Pheochromocytoma If RAPIBLYK injection is used in the setting of pheochromocytoma, administer RAPIBLYK in combination with an alpha-blocker, and only after the alpha-blocker has been initiated. Administration of beta-blockers without opposing alpha blockade in the setting of pheochromocytoma has been associated with a paradoxical increase in blood pressure from the attenuation of beta receptor-mediated vasodilation in skeletal muscle. 5.9 Use in Patients with Peripheral Circulatory Disorders RAPIBLYK injection may exacerbate peripheral circulatory disorders, such as Raynaud’s disease or syndrome, and peripheral occlusive vascular disease. 5.10 Abrupt Discontinuation of RAPIBLYK Injection Severe exacerbations of angina, myocardial infarction, and ventricular arrhythmias have been reported in patients with coronary artery disease upon abrupt discontinuation of beta-blocker therapy. Observe patients for signs of myocardial ischemia when discontinuing RAPIBLYK injection. 5.11 Hyperkalemia Beta-blockers, including RAPIBLYK injection, can cause increases in serum potassium and hyperkalemia. The risk is increased in patients with risk factors such as renal impairment. Intravenous administration of beta-blockers has been reported to cause potentially life-threatening hyperkalemia in hemodialysis patients. Monitor serum electrolytes during therapy with RAPIBLYK injection. 5.12 Use in Patients with Metabolic Acidosis Beta-blockers have been reported to cause hyperkalemic renal tubular acidosis. Acidosis in general may be associated with reduced cardiac contractility. 5.13 Use in Patients with Hyperthyroidism Beta-adrenergic blockade may mask certain clinical signs (e.g., tachycardia) of hyperthyroidism. Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockade might precipitate thyroid storm; therefore, monitor patients for signs of thyrotoxicosis when withdrawing beta blocking therapy. 5.14 Use in Patients at Risk of Severe Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions When using beta-blockers, patients at risk of anaphylactic reactions may be more reactive to allergen exposure (accidental, diagnostic, or therapeutic). Patients using beta-blockers may be unresponsive to the usual doses of epinephrine used to treat anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] .