A case of QT-interval prolongation precipitated by azithromycin

Naohisa Matsunaga; Yasuhiro Oki; Alejandro Prigollini

A case of QT-interval prolongation precipitated by azithromycin

Naohisa Matsunaga
, Yasuhiro Oki
, Alejandro Prigollini

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Abstract

In summary, we have described a case of significant QT prolongation associated with the use of azithromycin, which occurred in a patient with pre-existing dilated cardiomyopathy. We should be aware of this potentially lethal side effect of azithromycin, which is now one of the most commonly used antibiotics in daily patient care.

Original language	English
Journal	New Zealand Medical Journal
Volume	116
Issue number	1185
State	Published - 7 Nov 2003
Externally published	Yes

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