Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2023, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (11): 1279-1281.
DOI: 10.19803/j.1672-8629.20230216

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Pharmaceutical care of one case of malignant arrhythmia induced by multidrug combination

ZHENG Jinfeng, WANG Jinghong*   

  1. Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100102,China
  • Received:2023-04-10 Online:2023-11-15 Published:2023-11-13

Abstract: Objective To explore the entry point of clinical pharmacists to carry out pharmaceutical care for critically ill patients and prevent serious adverse reactions through the introduction of a case of a patient with heart failure complicated with pulmonary infection induced by multi-drug tip torsion ventricular tachycardia. Methods Clinical pharmacists participated in the treatment of a case of malignant arrhythmia caused by multi-drug combination, assisted doctors in identifying suspicious drugs, dealing with drug-induced TdP and implementing pharmaceutical care. Results Clinical pharmacists assisted physicians to adjust the medication regimen and take effective measures for serious adverse reactions, which achieved good results. Conclusion Clinical pharmacists can effectively ensure the safety of medication by participating in the treatment team, taking pharmacy as the breakthrough point and acting as the assistant of doctors.

Key words: torsade de pointes(TdP), prolonged QT interval, pharmaceutical care, adverse drug reaction, multidrug combination

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