Drug-induced 'Torsade de Pointes' in a COVID-19 patient despite discontinuation of chloroquine. Importance of its long half-life: a case report.

Edimir Semedo Gijs F Kapel Jurren M van Opstal Pascal F H M van Dessel

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)

The elimination half-life of chloroquine ranges from days up to weeks. Even after discontinuation of chloroquine, ECG monitoring in COVID-19 patients is warranted. We recommend observation of the QT interval after cessation of chloroquine in cases where other potentially QT interval-prolonging drugs are introduced.

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