Other Drugs Used to Treat Arrhythmias

Question 1

Other Drugs Used to Treat Arrhythmias

Drug Names

Answer 1

Adenosine
Digoxin
Dronedarone

Question 2

Adenosine

Answer 2

Used to convert supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm when vagal maneuvers have been ineffective

Question 3

Digoxin

Answer 3

Slows calcium from leaving the cell, prolonging the action potential and slowing conduction and heart rate

Question 4

Dronedarone

Answer 4

Used to reduce risk of hospitalization in patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF or flutter who have risk factors for CVD and are in sinus rhythm or scheduled to be converted to sinus rhythm