Amiodarone Flashcards
1
Q
Amiodarone Trade Name
A
Cordarone
2
Q
Amiodarone Class
A
Class III antiarrhythmic
3
Q
Amiodarone Action
A
prolongs action potential and duration in cardiac tissues through sodium, potassium, and calcium channels
4
Q
Amiodarone Indication
A
Vtach; V fib unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, vasopressor therapy; sympathomimetic toxidromes
5
Q
Amiodarone Contraindication
A
2nd/3rd degree heart block, cardiogenic shock, breastfeeding, bradycardia
6
Q
Amiodarone Dose/Route
A
150-300mg IV
Ped: Pulseless arrest - 5mg/kg IV
7
Q
Amiodarone Side Effect
A
hypotension, bradycardia, prolonged PR, QRS, QT
8
Q
Amiodarone Other
A
Constant ECG
