title: Clarithromycin-Induced Torsades de Pointes.
abstract: Acquired QT prolongation can be caused by cardiac and noncardiac medications. Macrolides are known to prolong QT interval. Rarely, it can be fatal. We report a case of torsades de pointes in a patient taking clarithromycin as a part of Helicobacter pylori eradication regimen.
authors: Department of Cardiology, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ.
authors: Nai-Lun
authors: NL
authors: Chang
authors: Priyank
authors: P
authors: Shah
authors: Mahesh
authors: M
authors: Bikkina
authors: Fayez
authors: F
authors: Shamoon
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017291:Clarithromycin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016171:Torsades de Pointes / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D017291:Clarithromycin