Tag: QT prolongation
Heart Arrhythmias from Medications: Warning Signs and How to Manage Them
Many common medications can trigger dangerous heart rhythm problems. Learn the warning signs of drug-induced arrhythmias, which drugs are most likely to cause them, and how to manage or prevent them before it's too late.
Macrolide Antibiotics and QT Prolongation: What You Need to Know About Heart Risks
Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin and clarithromycin can cause QT prolongation and dangerous heart rhythms, especially in older adults, women, and those with heart conditions or taking other medications. Know your risk before taking these common drugs.