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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) and the ECG
SSRI
is a group of drugs used in the treatment of depression and anxiety.
The following ECG abnormalities may be observed in patients with SSRI inoxication
QT interval prolongation (escitalopram, citalopram, sertralin, venlafaxine)
Bradycardia (escitalopram, citalopram)
References
Ann Emerg Med.Ann Emerg Med 2009;54:404-408.
J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2008;18:297-298.
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:277-285.
BMC Emerg Med 2005;5:5.
Br J Clin Pharmacol 2010;70:881-885.
J Med Toxicol 2008;4:18-20.
Int J Cardiol 2006;109:116-117.
is a group of drugs used in the treatment of depression and anxiety.
The following ECG abnormalities may be observed in patients with SSRI inoxication
QT interval prolongation (escitalopram, citalopram, sertralin, venlafaxine)
Bradycardia (escitalopram, citalopram)
References
Ann Emerg Med.Ann Emerg Med 2009;54:404-408.
J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2008;18:297-298.
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:277-285.
BMC Emerg Med 2005;5:5.
Br J Clin Pharmacol 2010;70:881-885.
J Med Toxicol 2008;4:18-20.
Int J Cardiol 2006;109:116-117.