lidocaine Flashcards
1
Q
name
A
xylocaine
2
Q
class
A
antidysrhythmic
3
Q
description
A
Na+ channel blocker
4
Q
mechanism of action
A
local anesthesia
terminates premature ventricular beats and v tach
5
Q
onset
A
30-90 sec
6
Q
half life
A
60-90 min
7
Q
duration
A
2-4 hrs
8
Q
indications
A
vtach, vfib, PVC
9
Q
contraindications
A
2nd, 3rd degree av block
hypersensitivity
10
Q
adverse reactions
A
PVC, v tach, v fib
11
Q
drug interactions
A
beta blockers
12
Q
supplied
A
100 mg/ 5 ml pre filled syringes
13
Q
dose/ administration
A
1-1.5 mg/kg iv initial dose; repeat 3-5 min. Max dose 3 mg/kg
after stabilization 2-4 mg/min
