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.

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.

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