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Certain Drugs can induce #QT_Prolongation
So for Clinical Pharmacists (esp. those that do Ward rounds), here are some #MEDICATIONS that can induce it 👇:
A :- Anti-Arrhythmics : Amiodarone
B : - Anti-Biotics : Fluroquinolones, Macrolides
C : - Anti-psyChotics : Haloperidol
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So for Clinical Pharmacists (esp. those that do Ward rounds), here are some #MEDICATIONS that can induce it 👇:
A :- Anti-Arrhythmics : Amiodarone
B : - Anti-Biotics : Fluroquinolones, Macrolides
C : - Anti-psyChotics : Haloperidol
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D : - Anti-Depressants : Fluoxetine, TCAs, Sertraline
E :- Anti-Emetics : Ondasteron
F :- Anti-Fungals : Fluconazole
#Clinical_Importance
In QT Prolongation, the heart muscles takes Longer than normal to Recharge between beats.
HEART BEATS are an electrical disturbance
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E :- Anti-Emetics : Ondasteron
F :- Anti-Fungals : Fluconazole
#Clinical_Importance
In QT Prolongation, the heart muscles takes Longer than normal to Recharge between beats.
HEART BEATS are an electrical disturbance
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which can be seen on an ElectroCardioGram (ECG).
Excessive QT prolongation can trigger #tachycardias such as VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA known as Torsades de pointes and can be fatal.
VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS are abnormal heartbeats in the ventricles, that causes the heart
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Excessive QT prolongation can trigger #tachycardias such as VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA known as Torsades de pointes and can be fatal.
VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS are abnormal heartbeats in the ventricles, that causes the heart
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