Effect of intravenous ondansetron on QT interval prolongation in patients with cardiovascular disease and additional risk factors for torsades: a prospective, observational study

BACKGROUND: The 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 antagonists, or setrons (eg, ondansetron), are commonly used for nausea and vomiting in the hospital setting. In 2001, droperidol was given a black box warning because it was found to prolong the QT interval and induce arrhythmias. The setrons share with dr...

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Autores principales: Hafermann, Matthew J, Namdar, Rocsanna, Seibold, Gretchen E, Page, Robert Lee
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2011
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Short Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3202761/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22046106
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/DHPS.S25623

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