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Sirturo and Arrhythmia

Result of checking the interaction of drug Sirturo and disease Arrhythmia for safety when used together.

Check result:

Sirturo <> Arrhythmia

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:

Bedaquiline causes QT prolongation. Use with drugs that prolong the QT interval may cause additive QT prolongation. Monitor ECG before initiation of treatment, and at least 2, 12, and 24 weeks after starting treatment and obtain serum potassium, calcium, and magnesium at baseline and correct if abnormal. Discontinue bedaquiline if significant ventricular arrhythmia or if QTcF interval prolongation of greater than 500 ms. develops. If syncope occurs, obtain an ECG to detect QT prolongation.

Sirturo

Generic Name: bedaquiline

Brand Name: Sirturo

Synonyms: n.a.

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