A Description of QT-Interval Prolonging Drug Interactions with Fluoroquinolones in Older Women with Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
An increasing proportion of women dispensed a FQ for uncomplicated UTI experienced a potential QT-interval prolonging drug interaction over the study period. When prescribing FQs to older women, addressing potentially modifiable risk factors for TdP, and monitoring closely, is warranted.
Authors
- Emily Black (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8230-9807)
- Shanna Trenaman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7982-4437)
- Ingrid Sketris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1820-5883)
- Samuel A. Stewart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6299-7967)
- Maia von Maltzahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6862-3720)
- Hala Tamim
Institutions
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- York University (CA)
- Nova Scotia Health Authority (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Geriatrics Journal
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.28.835
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00