Why the study?
Limited evidence suggests that lopinavir, ritonavir, atazanavir, and saquinavir may cause PR prolongation, QRS widening, and QT prolongation.
Do lopinavir, ritonavir, atazanavir, and saquinavir cause PR prolongation, QRS widening, and QT prolongation?
Do lopinavir, ritonavir, atazanavir, and saquinavir cause PR prolongation, QRS widening, and QT prolongation?
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Limited evidence suggests that certain antivirals used in the COVID-19 era may cause electrocardiographic abnormalities, highlighting the need for closer monitoring.
Limited evidence suggests that lopinavir, ritonavir, atazanavir, and saquinavir could cause PR prolongation, QRS widening, and QT prolongation. Further trials with closer monitoring and assessment of electrocardiography are needed to ascertain usage safety of antivirals in COVID-19 era.
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