Amiodarone

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Class III Antidysrhythmic

Question 2

Mechanism of action

Answer 2

Prolongs the duration of the action potential and the effective refractory period

Question 3

How supplied

Answer 3

50mg/mL vials

Question 4

Adult dosage unresponsive to CPR, shocks, and epinephrine

Answer 4

300mg IV/IO push. If needed, second dose of 150mg IV/IO push.

Question 5

Adult dosage life threatening dysrhythmias

Answer 5

Rapid infusion: 150mg IV over first 10 minutes(15mg/min) q 10 minutes if VT recurs.

Question 6

Pediatric Dose refractory VF, pulseless VT

Answer 6

5mg/kg rapid IV/IO bolus;Max single dose 300mg

Question 7

Pediatric dose perfusing supraventricular and ventricular dysrhythmias

Answer 7

Loading dose 5mg/kg IV/IO over 20-60 minutes; max single dose 300mg

Question 8

Special considerations

Answer 8

Rapid infusion may cause hypotension; continuous ECG monitoring required. Slow infusion or discontinue if bradycardia or AV block occurs. Maintain at room temp and protect from excessive heat