Amiodarone Drug Card Flashcards
1
Q
Generic Name
A
Amiodarone
2
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Brand Name
A
Antiarryhthmic (Class 3)
3
Q
Action
A
- Prolongs action potential and refractory period
- Slows the sinus rate; increases PR and QT intervals
- Decreases peripheral vascular resistance (A and B adrenergic blockade)
4
Q
Indications
A
Life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia such as ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation
5
Q
Contraindication
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- Severe sinus node dysfunction
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Second and third degree atrioventricular block
- hemodynamically significant bradycardia
6
Q
Precautions
A
Heart failure
7
Q
Side Effects
A
Hypotension Nausea Anorexia Malaise, fatigue Tremors Pulmonary toxicity Ventricular ectopic (abnormal) beats
8
Q
Adult Dosage
A
Pulseless V-tach or V-fib: 300mg IV/IO, followed by 150 mg after 3-5 minutes
9
Q
Adult route
A
IV, IO
