Antipsychotic induced prolongation of QTc interval treated with magnesium.
We report the case of a patient on antipsychotic medication, who developed an abnormal QTc interval, which normalized following treatment with oral magnesium sulphate.
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002998:Clonazepam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008274:Magnesium / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D000077152:Olanzapine
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002998:Clonazepam; D008274:Magnesium; D000077152:Olanzapine