Praktické lekárnictvo 3-4/2015
Interactions of drugs increasing the risk of prolongation of QT interval
Psychotropic drugs enter the interactions that result in an increased risk of prolongation of QT interval. Long QT interval is associated with resulting serious tachyarrhythmias type Torsades de Pointes, induced by antidepressants and antipsychotics.
Keywords: QT interval prolongation, psychotropic drugs, Torsades de Pointes, drug interactions.
