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QT Prolongation: Closing in on the Target of Meaningful Data.

Authors :
Desai, Jogin
Shetty, Sheetal
Source :
Pharmaceutical Executive; Jun2005 Supplement, Vol. 25, p24-27, 4p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Reports on the new study in the Netherlands which suggests that a group of antipsychotic and gastrointestinal treatments have been linked to increased risk of sudden cardiac death. Identification of Thorazine (chlorpromazine), Haldol (haloperidol), and Orap (pimozide) as well as two gastrointestinal drugs, Propulsid (cisapride) and Motilium (domperidone) in the study; Details of research; Onset of ventricular contraction and the repolarization. INSETS: What We Don't Know Yet;What the Regulators Say.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02796570
Volume :
25
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pharmaceutical Executive
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
17420214