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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Negative chronotrope, dilates coronary arteries

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Amiodarone: Indications

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  • Vfib/pulseless V-tach unresponsive to defibrillation and epinephrine
  • Wide complex tachycardia of unknown origin
  • Stable V-tach
  • Polymorphic V-tach
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Amiodarone: Contraindications

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  • Known allergy
  • Bradycardia
  • 2nd, 3rd degree blocks
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Hypotension
  • Pulmonary edema, CHF
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Amiodarone: Side effects

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CV:

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