Bretylium Flashcards by Brian Hepp | Brainscape

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Bretylium

Name

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Bretylol

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Bretylium

Class

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antidysrhythmic (KCL blocker)

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Bretylium

Description

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Bretylium causes a release of norepinepherine, depresses ventricular fibrillation and reduces ectopy. Bretylium suppresses ventricular tachydysrhythmias including vfib with reentry mechanisms

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Bretylium

Indications

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Ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia refractory to lidocaine

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Bretylium

Dosage/Route

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5mg/kg IV then 10mg/kg/15-30 mins max of 30mg/kg

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