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Amiodarone Flashcards

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Amiodarone; Class

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Antidysrhythmic

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Amiodarone; Mechanism of action

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Prolongation of action potential. Noncompetitive Alpha/Beta sympathetic blocking effects. Calcium channel blocking effects

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Amiodarone; Indication

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Suppression of V-Fib after Defibrillation

Suppression of V-Tach after cardioversion

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Amiodarone; Dosage and administration

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Adult: 
300mg IV push in 10 ml NS over 1-2 min Max of 450 mg total dose
Vtach w/pulse: 150mg every 10min
IV drip 0.5-1mg/min
Pedi: 
5mg/kg in 10ml of solution
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