Session 6.1 - Antiarrhythmics

Question 1

Lidocaine

Answer 1

Drug Class: Class 1B agents

Mechanism of Action: Increases the electrical stimulation threshold of the ventricle, suppressing the automaticity of conduction through the tissue.

Common Indicators: Ventricular Tachycardia, NOT used in atrial arrhythmias

ADRs: Dizziness, drowsiness, Abdo upset

Important drug-drug rxns: none