However, as your body adjusts to the medication, these side effects should resolve
7 Objective: To report QT prolongation potential in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in order to advise clinicians on safe use of SSRIs other than citalopram in light of citalopram warnings
In 1 study, 14% of patients with escitalopram overdoses presented with QTc interval prolongation
2 Because the QT interval is dependent on heart rate, the QTc interval is calculated to control for this factor
Escitalopram Haloperidol Imipramine Levomepromazine Methadone (esp
1503/jpn
Escitalopram is the S enantiomer of citalopram indicated for major depressive episodes, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder
QT prolongation is an established side effect of Class I
Go to: Continuing Education Activity The heart has an electrical system that
When prescribing drugs associated with QT prolongation, three key factors should be considered: patient-related risk factors (eg, female sex, age >65 years