Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Question 1

Amiodarone: Class

Answer 1

Class 3 antiarrhythmic

Question 2

Amiodarone: MOA

Answer 2

Prolongs the action potential and duration in cardiac tissues through sodium, potassium, and calcium channels; blocks alpha and beta adrenergic receptors

Question 3

Amiodarone: Indications

Answer 3

May be considered for: Ventricular tachycardia, V- fib that is unresponsive to CPR, Defib and vasopressor therapy

Question 4

Amiodarone: CI

Answer 4

Breastfeeding, bradycardia, high- grade heart block, allergic

Question 5

Amiodarone: Dose

Answer 5

Per ACLS 300mg the 150mg supplement.

Question 6

Amiodarone: Adverse effects

Answer 6

Hypotension, bradycardia, prolonged PR, QRS, and QT