Adenosine Flashcards
1
Q
What is adenosine commonly used for?
A
Terminate supraventricular tachycardias
2
Q
What are the effects of adenosine enhanced by?
A
Dipyridamole (antiplatelet agent)
3
Q
What are the effects of adenosine blocked by?
A
Theophyllines
4
Q
What is the mechanism of action of adenosine?
A
Causes transient heart block in the AV node
5
Q
How long is the half-life of adenosine?
A
8-10 seconds
6
Q
How should adenosine be administered?
A
Via a large-calibre cannula due to it’s short half-life,
7
Q
What are the possible side effects of adenosine?
A
chest pain
bronchospasm
transient flushing
