Antiarrhythmics Flashcards
1
Q
Esmolol
A
Brevibloc
Dose: 500mics/kg
Decrease rate of SA node and HR
Beta blocker
2
Q
Lidocaine
A
Xylocaine
Dose: 1mg/kg
Reduces membrane permeability to Na and K so increases threshold
3
Q
Procainamide
A
Pronestyl
Prevents passage of Na and K, so prevents depolarization
Dose: 10-59mg/min
4
Q
Bretylium
A
Bretylol
Dose: 5-10mg/kg IV then 1-2mg/min
Beta blocker
Blocks release f NE