AMIODARONE (Cordarone, Pacerone) Flashcards
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AMIODARONE (Cordarone, Pacerone)
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Name/Class: AMIODARONE (Cordarone, Pacerone)/Antidysrhythmic ( KCL Blocker)
Description: Amiodarone is an Antidysrhythmic that prolongs the duration of the action potential and refractory period and relaxes smooth muscles, reducing peripheral vascular resistance and increasing coronary blood flow.
Indications: Life-threatening ventricular and supraventricular dysrhythmias, frequently atrial fibrillation 2nd Line.
Contraindications: cardiogenic shock, severe sinus bradycardia, or advanced heart block.
Precautions: Hepatic impairment, pregnancy, nursing mothers, children.
Dosage/Route: 150mg over 10 minutes pt with pulses or 300 mg pulseless IVP
Pedi: 5 mg/kg IV/IO, then 15 mg/kg/day.
