Risk Evaluation of Azithromycin-Induced QT Prolongation in Real-World Practice.

Young ChoiHong-Seok LimDahee ChungJung-Gu ChoiDukyong Yoon

Published in: BioMed research international (2018)

The risk of QT prolongation was increased when patients, particularly the elderly aged 60-79 years, were exposed to azithromycin. Therefore, clinicians should pay exercise caution using azithromycin or consider using other antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, instead of azithromycin.

Keyphrases

drug induced
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
healthcare
primary care
physical activity
palliative care
prognostic factors
high intensity
peritoneal dialysis
oxidative stress
diabetic rats
body composition
quality improvement