Amiodarone Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Antidysrhythmic
2
Q
Mechanism of action
A
Prolongation of Action Potential
Non competitive alpha and beta sympathetic blocking effects
Calcium channel blocking effects
3
Q
Indications
A
Supression of Ventricular Fibrillation and Ventricular Tachycardia
4
Q
Contraindications
A
2nd or 3rd degree heart block
Medication induced dysrhythmias
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Torasdes de Pointes
5
Q
Adult dose
A
Stable V-Tach w/Pulse
150 mg in 50cc D5W over 10 min
May repeat every 10 min as needed
Max of 2.2 G in 24 hours
V-Tach/V-FIB with no pulse
300 mg IV/IO followed by 150 mg in 3 - 5 min
6
Q
Pediatric dose
A
Refer to length/weight based tape
7
Q
Onset
A
5-15 minutes
8
Q
Pregnancy Category
A
C
