Traditionally, LQTS is divided into congenital (c-LQTS) and acquired (a-LQTS) forms. Drug-induced LQTS is the most common cause of a-LQTS; as a matter of fact, a survey by Schwartz et al of 670 patients in the International LQTS Registry revealed that anesthesia can trigger LQTS.
Avoidance of recreational drugs. Recreational drugs such as Ecstasy and Cocaine are very dangerous to patients with LQTS and should be avoided. When is
Congenital LQTS and Drugs to Avoid List. There are over 290 medicines on the Drugs to Avoid (DTA) list for patients with Congenital LQTS (CLQTS).
Certain drugs may increase the likelihood of arrhythmia in the setting of LQTS, and patients should be directed to CredibleMeds for a list of drugs to avoid.
List of Drugs to be Avoided by Patients with Congenital Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) updated Oct 2024. This list is not comprehensive but is meant to be a practical list for those clinicians managing patients with LQTS in Canada.
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an uncommon People with inherited LQTS should avoid all medications that trigger it. Acquired LQTS, on the other hand, has various causes. the QT interval lasts
Certain drugs may increase the likelihood of arrhythmia in the setting of LQTS, and patients should be directed to CredibleMeds for a list of drugs to avoid.
All patients with LQTS should avoid medications contra-indicated in LQTS. A list of these drugs can be found on the net under 'LQT drugs' Those with a long QT
Medication to avoid. Some medications can make LQTS worse or list of drugs that should be avoided by those with long QT syndrome.
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