Adenosine Flashcards
1
Q
What are the brand names for adenosine?
A
Adenocard/adenoscan
2
Q
What receptor does adenosine act on?
A
A1 receptors in the AV node
3
Q
What is the effect of adenosine?
A
Blocks AV node causing temporary heart block
4
Q
What is the appropriate initial dose of adenosine?
A
6mg IV RAPID push
5
Q
What are appropriate second doses of adenosine?
A
Can give repeat 12mg IV pushes q2 minutes for a total of 2 doses (3 doses including initial dose)
6
Q
What are the indications for addenosine?
A
Stable SVT, stable narrow complex tachycardias
7
Q
What is a side effect of adenosine?
A
It’s a prodysrhythmic
8
Q
Who can not get adenosine?
A
Wide complex tachycardias, anyone with pre-existing 2nd or 3rd degree heart block
9
Q
What is pregnancy class of adenosine?
A
C
