Verapamil Flashcards
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Indications and field use of Verapamil
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SVT
Atrial fibrillation and Atrial flutter with rapid ventricular response
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Mechanism of action of Verapamil
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Blocks calcium ion influx into cardiac smooth muscle cells
Slows SA node discharge
Slows conduction and prolongs refractory period in the AV node
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Contraindications of Verapamil
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AV block, sick sinus syndrome, any wide QRS complex tachycardia
Shock
Severe CHF
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Adverse reaction of Verapamil
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Extreme bradycardia Asystole AV block Hypotension Congestive heart failure
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Routes of administration of Verapamil
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IV slow push
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Brand name of verapamil
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Isoptin, Calan, Verelan
