A 70-year-old woman with recurrent ventricular tachycardia was started on a medication that markedly prolongs phase 3 repolarization. One year later, she presents with progressive dyspnea, photosensitive skin changes, and elevated transaminases (AST 145 U/L, ALT 128 U/L). Vital signs show BP 128/76, HR 82, RR 20, SpO2 92% on room air. Chest X-ray reveals pulmonary fibrosis. She denies orthopnea. Which drug is most likely responsible?

  1. A)Hydralazine
  2. B)Adenosine
  3. C)Nifedipine
  4. D)Dobutamine
  5. E)AmiodaroneGABARITO

Explicação

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic with broad channel blocking properties. Pulmonary fibrosis, hepatotoxicity, corneal deposits, thyroid dysfunction, neuropathy, and blue gray skin discoloration are classic toxicities. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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