Amiodarone

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Antiarrhythmic

Question 2

MOA

Answer 2

Block Sodium and Potassium channels delaying ventricular repolarization

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Sinus Bradycardia
Second or third degree AV block

Question 4

Side effects

Answer 4

CNS: dizziness, fatigue
Respiratory: pulmonary edema
CV: Bradycardia, hypotension, prolonged QT interval

Question 5

Dosage and Administration
(V-Fib/Pulseless V-tach)

Answer 5

Adult Initial: 300mg IV/IO rapid push

Adult Second (after 1 defibrillation) : 150 mg IV/IO rapid push

Pedi: 5 mg/kg IV/IO rapid push (may repeat x2 between subsequent defibrillations

Question 6

Dosage and Administration
(Stable V-tach with pulse)

Answer 6

150 mg IV/IO over 10 min (may repeat x1 if no response in 10 min)

5 mg/kg IV/IO over 20 min (may repeat x1 if no response in 10 min)