Cardiac Arrhythmias Flashcards
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Background information for Antiarrhythmics
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Cardiac Arrhythmias are caused by irregular nerve impulses that travel through the heart
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Pharmacology of Antiarrhythmics
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Slow down/stabilize cardiac nerve impulses
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Indications of Antiarrhythmics
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Cardiac Arrhythmias
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Side effects of Antiarrhythmics
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New or worsened Cardiac Arrhythmias
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Drug interactions of Antiarrhythmics
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When taken with drugs that prolong the QT interval, life-threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias can result
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List brand names and generic names for Antiarrhythmics
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Brand Name: Pacerone, Lanoxin, Norpace, Tikosyn, Tambocor, Xylocaine, Rythmol
Generic Name: Amiodarone, Digoxin, Disopyramide, Dofetilide, Flecainide, Lidocaine, Propafenone
