Adenosine

Question 1

Introduction into the drug

Answer 1

• Used for irregular heat beats by slowing the the electrical conduction of the heart

Question 2

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 2

• Produces a negative chronotropic, inotropic effect on the heart by agonising A1 receptor
• Peripheral vasodilation by agonising A2 receptor
• Slows the conduction through the AV NODE

Question 3

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 3

• IV absorption
• Widely distributed
• Metabolised hepatic ally
• Excreted Renally