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Lidocain can cause torsades, I believe, and it is usually due to progressive QT prolongation, followed by an insult (i.e. hypokalemia)
ECG shows a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, with alternating R waves and Q waves, in a 'twisting of the points' configuration.
Rx is IV magnesium.
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| Eagle
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What is your source of information ?? would you pl let others know.Thanks
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| mash
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quinidine , terfenadine, diisopyramide, procainamide, amiodarone, cisapride r the drugs dat can cause torsades.
ecg------ prolongation of QT interval and ventricular ectopic beats
Tx - Mg
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| piter
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correct!
for causal agents + sotalol
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| shawn333
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sotalol is right
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| kalsam
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yes, sotalol Class III antiarrythmic...and then rest as mash said..
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| ghizou
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brethylium: classIII antiarrytmic
erythromicine
thioridazone
and tricycle antidepressant
in general, most anti arrythmics that block K+ channel delayed rectifier current lead to torsade de pointe
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