Amiodarone Flashcards
1
Q
What is the presentation
A
300 milligrams in 10 ml
2
Q
Indications
A
Cardiac arrest
3
Q
When in cardiac arrest do we give it
A
Shockable Rhythms 3rd and 5th shock
4
Q
Actions
A
Antiarrhythmic , lengthens cardiac action potential, prolongs QT interval
Blocks sodium and potassium channels
5
Q
Side effects?
A
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Arrhythmias
6
Q
Initial and repeat dose
A
Initial - 300 milligrams
Repeat - 150 milligrams
Max dose - 450 milligrams
