Original Article

Effect of Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin on the QT Interval: Is This a Significant “Clinical” Event?

Background:The widespread use of the fluoroquinolones has raised the question of the cardiac safety of these medications. This widespread use of this class of antibiotics has displayed their safety profile, which is actually more favorable than many other drug classes. The cardiac toxicity issue at the center of this discussion…