Dose-Dependent Effects of Methadone on QT interval in Patients under Methadone Maintenance Treatment
Background: The role of methadone in QTc prolongation, Torsades de Pointes (TdP) arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death has been debated. Because of widespread use of methadone in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) centers, we aimed to study dose-related effects of methadone on QTc prolongation. Met...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2013-03-01
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Series: | Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology |
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Online Access: | http://apjmt.mums.ac.ir/pdf_509_e85c89f63d57bce2a240490ae47772b2.html |