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Podcast #199: Prolonged QT with Zofran
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:03:12
Publish Date: 2017-05-04 11:00:00
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Author: Arthur Lessen M.D.

Educational Pearls:

  • Zofran (ondansetron) is generally safe to use for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. However, it can prolong the QT interval and increase the chance for torsades.

 

  • Low doses of Zofran are not likely to be an issue. However, when multiple doses are given, especially in the setting of a preexisting LQTS, clinical concern should be raised.
  • When giving Zofran to a patient with an increased risk for torsades, consider continuous cardiac monitoring or an alternate anti-emetic.

 

References:  https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm310190.htm

 
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