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The use of fluoroquinolones in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and their cardiotoxic effects

Fluoroquinolones (FQ) are widely used in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in certain cases specified in Russian clinical guidelines. However, FQ are known to have cardiotoxic effects. There have been reports on proarrhythmogenic …