Class II Antidysrhythmic Drugs Flashcards

1
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Mechanism of action

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Prolongs action potential

Drug of choice for life threatening ventricular dysrhythmias

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Example

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Amiodarone

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Contraindications

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2nd and 3rd degree heart blocks

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4
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Drug interactions

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Increase digoxin toxicity
Increase warfarin effects
Grapefruit

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Adverse effects

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Corneal micro deposits
Photosensitivity
Photophobia
Pulmonary toxicity (signs and symptoms: dyspnea and cough)

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