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Amiodarone Flashcards

1
Q

Why measure potassium before giving amiodarone?

A

Amiodarone can cause torsades de pointes in patients with hypokalaemia (amiodarone blocks potassium channels)

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What are some side effects of amiodarone administration?

A 
Pulmonary fibrosis
Hyper/Hypothyroidism
Skin greying
Long QT interval
Corneal damage
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3
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What things to measure when taking amiodarone?

A

LFT

TFT

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What to measure before starting patient on amiodarone?

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TFT
LFT
U & E
CXR

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