Considerations for Drug Interactions on QTc in Exploratory COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Treatment

Article notes the potential for hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to prolong QT interval and provoke arrhythmia; safety of the combination has not been studied. Seriously ill patients often have comorbidities that can increase risk; mechanisms to minimise this are listed.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news