A Case of Ciprofloxacin-Induced QT Prolongation and Torsade de Pointes
Prolongation of the QT interval is a recognized adverse effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. This effect on ventricular repolarization can potentially lead to life-threatening arrhythmias such as Torsade de pointes. Torsade de pointes is a polymorphic form of ventricular tachycardia identified by...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD)
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmaceutical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://jpc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jpc/article/view/118 |