Amiodarone Hydrochloride Flashcards

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What is Amiodarone Hydrochloride?

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An Antiarrhyhmic that lengthens cardiac potential and effective refractory period

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Indications

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Cardiac Arrest Shockable Rhythm admin after 3rd shock with additional bolus

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Contra indications

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None

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Dosage and admin?

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IV
Initial dose after 3rd shock - 300 milligrams

Rpt dose after 5th shock - 150 milligrams

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