procainamide Flashcards
1
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name
A
pronestyl
2
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description
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second-line ventricular antidysrhythmic, Na+ channel blocker
3
Q
mechanism of action
A
reduces automaticity of ectopic pacemakers
suppresses reentry dysrhythmias by slowing intraventricular conduction
4
Q
onset
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10-30 min IV
5
Q
half life
A
90 min
6
Q
duration
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3-6 hr
7
Q
indications
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vtach w/ a pulse or w/o v-fib SVT
8
Q
contraindications
A
2nd or 3rd degree block
torsades de pointes
9
Q
side effects
A
hypotension
bradycardia
AV block
V tach
V fib
asystole
10
Q
supplied
A
1g/10 ml vials
1g/ 2ml vials
11
Q
dose/administration
A
20 mg/min IV slow push
max 17 mg/kg
infusion after conversion: 1-4 mg/min
12
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special considerations
A
dysrhythmia is suppressed and hypotension develops
