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Zelboraf and QT prolongation

Result of checking the interaction of drug Zelboraf and disease QT prolongation for safety when used together.

Check result:

Zelboraf <> QT prolongation

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Vemurafenib can cause dose dependent QT prolongation which may lead to an increased risk for ventricular arrhythmias, including Torsade de Pointes. It is recommended not to start treatment in patients with uncorrectable electrolyte abnormalities, QTc > 500 ms, or long QT syndrome, or in patients who are taking medicinal products known to prolong the QT interval. Evaluate patients prior to and following treatment initiation or after dose modification for QTc prolongation, evaluate ECG and electrolytes (including potassium, magnesium, and calcium) periodically, and thereafter as clinically indicated. Vemurafenib should be withhold in patients who develop QTc > 500 ms. Upon recovery to QTc <= 500 ms, restart at a reduced dose and it should be permanently discontinued if the QTc interval remains > 500 ms and increased > 60 ms from pre-treatment values after controlling cardiac risk factors for QT prolongation (e.g., electrolyte abnormalities, congestive heart failure, and bradyarrhythmias).

Zelboraf

Generic Name: vemurafenib

Brand Name: Zelboraf

Synonyms: n.a.

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