Torsade de pointes associated with chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and azithromycin: a retrospective analysis of individual case safety reports from VigiBase

ConclusionsThe prescription of CQ, HCQ, and AZT should be restricted to therapeutic indications with established positive benefit/risk profile. Doctors and patients should be aware of this potential adverse reaction especially when several risk factors are present.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research