amiodarone Flashcards
1
Q
name
A
cordorone
2
Q
class
A
antidysrhythmic
3
Q
description
A
Na+, Beta, K+, Ca+ Blocker
4
Q
mechanism of action
A
prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat
5
Q
onset
A
IV: 2 min
6
Q
half life
A
24-36 hrs
7
Q
duration
A
days
8
Q
indications
A
unstable V-tach & v-fib
SVT
9
Q
contraindications
A
advanced heart block
bradycardia
hypotension
10
Q
side effects
A
bradycardia
hypotension
11
Q
drug interactions
A
beta blockers
calcium channel blockers
antihypertensives
12
Q
supplied
A
150 mg/3 ml
50 mg/ml
13
Q
dose/administration
A
IV: 150 mg over 10 min if pulse is present
cardiac arrest: 300 mg first dose
150 mg and then another 150 mg 5 minutes between
