Which drugs being studied for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are associated with QT prolongation and an increased risk of cardiac death?
Cardiotoxic effects of potential drugs or treatment of COVID-19 infection 1. Chloroquine/Hydrochloroquine ; causes Atrioventricular block, Sinus arrest, Ventricular arrhythmias, Prolonged QT interval, Biventricular hypertrophy, Bundle branch block, Systolic dysfunction, Congestive heart failure, Valvular regurgitation, Pulmonary hypertension 2. Azithromycin ; causes Ventricular Arrhythmia, Prolong QT interval, Myocardial infarction, cardiovascular death 3. Remdesivir ; causes cardiac arrest 4. Lopinavir-Ritonavir ; causes Prolong QT interval, Elevated total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein, Antrioventricular blocks 5. Interferon-Alpha ; causes cardiomyopathy, Ischemic heart disease, Arrhythmia, Cardiogenic shock, Pericardial effusion 6. Favipiravir ; causes Prolong QT interval
