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Do you routinely monitor the QTc when adding voclosporin to hydroxychloroquine in a patient with lupus nephritis?

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Rheumatology · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)

I approach this situation similar to any drug that can potentially prolong QTc intervals when used with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). [see final comment at the bottom]

Quick answer: No, I do not monitor ECGs (QTc) in patients taking voclosporin (VOC) plus HCQ unless they are at high risk for QTc prolonga...

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