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Amiodarone Flashcards

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Amiodarone Class

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Antiarrhythmic Agent

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Amiodarone Description

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Class III Antiarrhythmic agent used to treat ventricular arrhythmias

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Amiodarone Presentation

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150mg in 3ml solution

Pre-filled Syringes 10ml (30 mg/ml)

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Amiodarone Administration

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Inreavenously (IV)

Intraosseous (IO)

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Amiodarone Indications

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Ventricular Fibrillation
Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
Symptomatic Tachycardia (>150)

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Amiodarone Contraindications

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KSAR

Known Hypersensitivity To Iodine

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Amiodarone Dosages

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Adult:
5mg/Kg IV/IO

Loading dose in Cardiac Arrest
300mg and supplemental dose of 150mg

Paed:
5mg/Kg IV/IO

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Amiodarone Pharmacology

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Antiarrhythmic
Prolongs the action potential
Prolongs the refractory period
Prolongs atrioventricular conduction
Prolongs QT Interval
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Amiodarone Side Effects

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Inflammation of peripheral veins
Bradycardia
AV conducting abnormalities
Hypotension

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Amiodarone Additional Info

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If diluted mix with Dextrose 5%

May be flushed with NaCl

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