Single intravenous dose ondansetron induces QT prolongation in adult emergency department patients: a prospective observational study

Single intravenous dose ondansetron induces QT prolongation in adult emergency department patients: a prospective observational study

Abstract Background Ondansetron is one of the most commonly used drugs in the emergency department (ED) for treating nausea and vomiting, particularly in intravenous (IV) form. Nevertheless, it has been shown to prolong QT interval and increase the risk of ventricular dysrhythmias. This study evalua...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Rezaei Zadeh Rukerd, Fatemeh Rafiei Shahrbabaki, Mitra Movahedi, Amin Honarmand, Pouria Pourzand, Amirhossein Mirafzal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Ondansetron
QT prolongation
Prediction
Emergency department
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00621-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00621-5

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