Risk of torsades de pointes with non-cardiac drugs. Doctors need to be aware that many drugs can cause qt prolongation

BMJ. 2000 Apr 29;320(7243):1158-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.320.7243.1158.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Torsades de Pointes / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists