Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Induced by Ciprofloxacin: A Rare Adverse Effect

• Main Authors: Fatma Hammami (Author), Makram Koubaa (Author), Sahar Ben Kahla (Author), Amal Chakroun (Author), Khaoula Rekik (Author), Fatma Smaoui (Author), Mounir Ben Jemaa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD), 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Despite their adverse effects, fluoroquinolones continue to be commonly prescribed antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin remains the safest with remarkably few adverse effects of all fluoroquinolones. Here, we present a rare case of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation induced by ciprofloxacin intake in a 72-year-ol...