Ciprofloxacin-induced torsade de pointes.
Int J Cardiol
; 113(2): 239-41, 2006 Nov 10.
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| ID: mdl-16386810
ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of torsade de pointes, a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia associated with QT interval prolongation, caused by intravenous ciprofloxacin given for pneumonia in a 22-year-old healthy Marine. Although the risk for quinolone-associated torsade de pointes appears to be low, caution is still warranted when given in the presence of pre-existing QT prolongation.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ciprofloxacina
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Torsades de Pointes
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Anti-Infecciosos
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article