Amiodarone (Cordarone) Flashcards

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Amiodarone: Class

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Class 3 antiarrhythmic

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Amiodarone: MOA

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

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Amiodarone: Indications

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

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Amiodarone: CI

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Breastfeeding, bradycardia, high- grade heart block, allergic

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Amiodarone: Dose

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Per ACLS 300mg the 150mg supplement.

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Amiodarone: Adverse effects

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Hypotension, bradycardia, prolonged PR, QRS, and QT

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