Abstract
During treatment with azithromycin, a 55 year-old woman developed a newly prolonged QT interval and torsade de pointes in the absence of known risk factors. Female gender and acute renal failure may be considerations in patients treated with azithromycin.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Azithromycin / adverse effects*
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Bradycardia / therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Long QT Syndrome / chemically induced*
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Middle Aged
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Pacemaker, Artificial
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Torsades de Pointes / chemically induced*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Azithromycin