Amiodarone Drug Cards

Question 1

Amiodarone (Class)

Answer 1

Class III Antidysrhythmic

Question 2

Amiodarone MOA

Answer 2

Blocks Sodium, potassium, and calcium channels; prolongs the action potential and repolarization, decreases AV conduction and SA node function

Question 3

Amiodarone Indications:

Answer 3

Cardiac Arrest, VF/VT, Stable wide-complex tachycardia.

Question 4

Amiodarone Contraindications

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, Cardiogenic shock, bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, Sick Sinus Syndrome, or DRUGS THAT PROLONG QT INTERVAL.

Question 5

Amiodarone Adverse Reations

Answer 5

Vasodilation, Hypotension, Decrease in HR, Bradycardia, Heart Failure, VT/VF, Dizziness, Fatigue, Malaise, Tremor, Ataxia, Lack of Coordination, ARDS, Pulmonary Edema, Cough, Progressive Dyspnea, Hepatoxicity, Increases the QT Interval.

Question 6

Amiodarone Special Note

Answer 6

40 day half life

Question 7

Amiodarone Dosage & Adm:

Answer 7

Cardiac Arrest, VT/VF: 300mg IVP. May repeat 150mg IVP once. In 3-5min.

Stable Wide Complex Tachycardia: 150mg IV over 10 min. (Mix 150mg in 100ml & run at 10ml/min or 600mcg/min.

      Peds: 5mg/kg, IV/IO, may repeat Q 3-5 min until a total        dose of 15mg/kg.

Question 8

Amiodarone - Duration of Action:

Answer 8

Onset: 2 hrs

Peak: 3-7 hrs

Duration: Unknown