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Firstly, we describe which drugs should be avoided in LQTS and then we move on the specific topic of the review describing the anaesthesiological management of patients with LQTS. Certain drugs, including some anesthetics, are known to contribute to QT prolongation.
CredibleMeds® has reviewed all available evidence and has placed the following drugs in designated risk categories for their risk of causing torsades de pointes (TdP): Known Risk of TdP (KR), Possible Risk of TdP (PR), Conditional Risk of TdP (CR) or Special Risk (SR).
A comprehensive list of conditions and drugs that may prolong the QT interval, cause torsade de pointes (TdP) and long QT syndrom (LQTS) is presented below. With regards to drugs, the risk of QT prolongation and TdP varies markedly across the list but tends to be rather similar within a drug class.
Medications to be avoided, or requiring special caution, in people with Long QT syndrome This list includes medications which prolong the QT interval and is meant as a guide for people with Long QT syndrome, or acquired long QT interval from heart muscle disease, and their parents or guardians. It should not be seen as all inclusive.
Firstly, we describe which drugs should be avoided in LQTS and then we move on the specific topic of the review describing the anaesthesiological management of patients with LQTS. Certain drugs, including some anesthetics, are known to contribute to QT prolongation.
29 kwi 2024 · Therefore, these medications have been added to the Possible Risk of TdP category (PR) and the List of Drugs to Avoid in patients with Congenital Long QT Syndrome (DTA List).
Over the last few years a number of warnings have highlighted the risk of QT prolongation with citalopram, domperidone, ondansetron, hydroxyzine and quinine. Extra vigilance is required by healthcare professionals to be alert to the risk of drug induced QT prolongation and drug interactions. further detail.
