Tag: ECG monitoring

QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies

QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies

Kaleb Gookins
11 Dec 2025

Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn how to identify at-risk patients, when to order ECGs, and how to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias.