Amiodarone (WK 6) Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Class?
A
Antiarrhythmic
2
Q
Indications?
A
VFIB, VTACH, pulsing VTACH
3
Q
Contraindications?
A
Hypersensitivity, cardiogenic shock, brady, av blocks & liver disease
4
Q
Side Effects?
A
Hypotension, brady, cardiogenic shock, headache, dizzy and av block
5
Q
Action?
A
Prolongs the action potential & refractory period. Inhibits the adrenergic stimulation. Slows the sinus rate, increase pulse rate & QT intervals and decreases peripheral vascular resistance
6
Q
ADULT VF/TACH?
A
300 mg IV/IO, repeat @ 150 mg 3-5min
7
Q
ADULT PULSING VTACH?
A
150 mg IV/IO over 10 min
8
Q
ADULT ROSC?
A
1 mg/min over 6 hours
MAX= 2.2 g IV/IO over 1 day
9
Q
PEDI VFIB/VTACH?
A
5 mg/kg IV/IO
10
Q
PEDI PULSING VTACH?
A
5 mg/kg IV/IO over 20 to 60 min
MAX= 15 MG/KG
