Amiodarone (Cordarone) Flashcards
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Amiodarone: Class
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Class 3 antiarrhythmic
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Amiodarone: MOA
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Prolongs the action potential and duration in cardiac tissues through sodium, potassium, and calcium channels; blocks alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
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Amiodarone: Indications
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May be considered for: Ventricular tachycardia, V- fib that is unresponsive to CPR, Defib and vasopressor therapy
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Amiodarone: CI
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Breastfeeding, bradycardia, high- grade heart block, allergic
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Amiodarone: Dose
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Per ACLS 300mg the 150mg supplement.
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Amiodarone: Adverse effects
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Hypotension, bradycardia, prolonged PR, QRS, and QT
