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A 62-year-old woman with ischaemic heart disease and depression is commenced on a new antidepressant by her GP. One week later she presents with presyncopal episodes. ECG shows a QTc of 520 ms. Which of the following commonly used medications is most associated with QT interval prolongation and torsades de pointes risk?

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