QTc prolongation with energy drinks comparable to moxifloxacin
We report a case of a 26 year old healthy female who voluntarily consumed 400 mg of moxifloxacin with 32 oz of a control drink (active-control), 32 oz of a caffeinated energy drink, 32 oz of a control drink (placebo-control) on 3 separate days. A standard 12‑lead electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed at approxi mately the same time of day on 3 separate occasions at baseline, 1, 2, 4 and 6 h post-consumption.
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tracey J. McGaughey, Sarah E. Kelly, Bradley Williams, Sachin A. Shah Source Type: research
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