Amiodarone Flashcards
1
Q
Action
A
antiarrhythmic
prolongs repolarization and refractory period
decreases peripheral resistance
2
Q
Side effect
A
hypotension, torsades, phlebitis, elongated QTc, possible sinus arrest and heart block with BB/CCB
3
Q
Indications
A
VT, SVT (afib, aflutter, PSVT)
4
Q
Dosage
A
immediate onset; peak 20min
USE FILTER
pulseless VT/BF - 300mg IVP, 2nd dose 150mg IVP
gtt - 360mg over 6hr at 1mg/min then 540mg at 0.5mg/min over 18hrs