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Amiodarone Flashcards

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Action

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antiarrhythmic
prolongs repolarization and refractory period
decreases peripheral resistance

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Side effect

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hypotension, torsades, phlebitis, elongated QTc, possible sinus arrest and heart block with BB/CCB

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Indications

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VT, SVT (afib, aflutter, PSVT)

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Dosage

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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

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