Amiodarone Flashcards
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Amiodarone action
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Amiodarone is an Antiarrhythmic that prolongs the action potential and refractory period. It inhibits adrenergic stimulation. Slows the sinus rate, increases PR and QT intervals, and decreases peripheral vascular resistance.
2
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Amiodarone indication
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VF/Pulseless V tach
Wide complex tachycardia with a pulse
3
Q
Amiodarone class
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Antiarrhythmic
4
Q
Amiodarone contraindication
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Hypersensitivity Cardiogenic shock Bradycardia AV blocks Liver disease
5
Q
Amiodarone dose
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Adult
-VF/Pulseless V tach: 300mg IV/IO repeat at 150mg after 3 – 5 minutes
-Wide complex tachycardia: 150mg IV/IO over 10 minutes
-Post resuscitation maintenance: 1mg/min over 6 hours
Max dose: 2.2g IV/IO over 24 hours
Pediatrics
-VF/Pulseless V tach: 5mg/kg IV/IO
-Wide complex tachycardia: 5mg/kg IV/IO over 20 – 60 minutes
Max dose: 15mg/kg
6
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Amiodarone side effect
A
Hypotension Bradycardia Cardiogenic shock Headache/dizziness AV block
