Fluoroquinolone (FQ) case studies are a research method that involves an up-close, in-depth and detailed investigation of FQ Toxicity in its related contextual position. These case studies help bring the understanding of this FQ Toxicity/FQAD for both patients and doctors.
Case Studies
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Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. 2014 Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. 2014 External link to Journal of Pharmaceutical Care - Full .pdf report The authors report a case of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation presumably caused by Ciprofloxacin administrated for lower urinary tract infection in a 61 year-old healthy male, being treated for mild hypertension and well compensated type 2 diabetes mellitus. 2014 Tags: Cardiac, Cipro, Ciprofloxacin |
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Torsades de Pointes After Fluoroquinolone Therapy in an Elderly Patient 2011 Torsades de Pointes After Fluoroquinolone Therapy in an Elderly Patient 2011 External www link to Annals of Long-Term Care - Full Report The authors report the case of an elderly man who was admitted to their institution secondary to acute pulmonary edema and concomitant bronchopneumonia, for which treatment with a fluoroquinolone was initiated. After an electrocardiogram showed a progressive and significant lengthening of the QT interval, fluoroquinolone treatment was discontinued, but the patient still developed torsades de pointes and required defibrillation. 2011 Tags: Cardiac, Levaquin, Levofloxacin |
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