Can ciprofloxacin be safely prescribed to patients with cardiovascular disease and what monitoring is recommended to assess potential cardiac side effects during treatment?
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Can ciprofloxacin be safely prescribed to patients with cardiovascular disease and what monitoring is recommended to assess potential cardiac side effects during treatment?
1. Ciprofloxacin is generally safe for those with cardiovascular issues, but it’s vital to monitor for QT interval prolongation.
2. Patients with heart disease can take ciprofloxacin, yet ECG monitoring is crucial to detect any QT prolongation during treatment.
3. For heart disease patients on ciprofloxacin, regular cardiac monitoring, especially for QT prolongation, is recommended.
4. In cardiovascular disease patients, ciprofloxacin is safe but requires ECG checks for potential QT interval prolongation.