Anti Arrhythmics Flashcards
name/class adenosine
Adenocard
Antidysrhythmic
name/class Adenocard
Adenosine
Antidysrhythmic
Description
Adenosine
Adenocard
Adenosine can “chemically cardiovert” PSVT to a normal sinus rhythm. It has a half life of 10 seconds and does not cause hypotension.
Indications
Adenosine
Adenocard
Narrow, Complex Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Refactory to Vagal Maneuvers
Contraindications
Adenosine
Adenocard
Atrial Fibrilation, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, sinus node disease or asthma
Precautions
Adenosine
Adenocard
It may cause transient dysrhythmias especially asytole, COPD
Adult Dosage/Route
Adenosine
Adenocard
6 mg rapidly(over 1-2 sec) IV, then flush line rapidly with saline. If ineffective 12 mg in 1-2 min may be repeated
PEDI Dosage/Route
Adenosine
Adenocard
0.1 mg/kg (over 1-2 sec) IV followed by rapid saline flush, then 0.2 mg/kg in 1-2 min to max 12 mg
Name/class Amiodarone
cordarone, pacerone Anti dysrhythmic (KCL Blocker)
Name/class Cordarone
Amiodarone, Pacerone Anti dysrhythmic (KCL Blocker)
Name/class Pacerone
Amiodarone, Cordarone Anti dysrhythmic (KCL Blocker)
Description
Amiodarone
Cordarone
Pacerone
amiodarone is an antidysrhythmic that prolongs the duration of the action potential and refactory period and relaxes smooth muscles reducing peripheral vascular resistance and increasing coronary blood flow
Indications
Amiodarone
Cordarone
Pacerone
life-threatining ventricular and supraventricular dysrhymias, frequently atrial fibrillation
Contraindications
Amiodarone
Cordarone
Pacerone
Cardiogenic shock,severe sinus bradycardia, or advanced heart block
Adult Dosage/Route
Amiodarone
Cordarone
Pacerone
150 mg over 10 min PT with pulses or 300 mg pulseless IVP