Understanding What is the QTc Cutoff for Droperidol
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Following a 2001 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) boxed warning, the use of droperidol became highly restricted due to concerns about QT interval prolongation and a potentially fatal heart arrhythmia called Torsades de Pointes (TdP). This led to the establishment of a specific QTc cutoff for droperidol, which remains a critical safety measure for healthcare providers today.
