Which combination is especially dangerous due to additive risk of QT prolongation and torsades de pointes?
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Correct answer: Macrolide antibiotic + antiarrhythmic
Some macrolides and antiarrhythmic drugs both prolong the QT interval. When combined, this additive effect increases risk of torsades de pointes and sudden cardiac death.
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