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Pharmacology Hypeension, Arrhythmias, Dyslipidemia 26c5b6b7

In patient of hypeension, metoprolol and verapamil are given together. This combination can result in

A
Atrial fibrillation
B
Bradycardia
C
Torsades' de pointes
D
Tachycardia
High-Yield Explanation
Beta blocker (metoprolol) and non-DHP CCBs (verapamil) block SA node and AV node. Both combined can cause severe bradycardia and AV block. Drugs causing Torsades' de pointes include: Quinidine, Procainamide, Cisapride, Astemizole, Terfenadine etc.

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