Antiarrhythmics - "Others" Flashcards
1
Q
Antiarrhythmics - “Others”
Drug Names
A
Adenosine
Digoxin
Dronedarone
2
Q
Antiarrhythmics - Adenosine
Action and Indication
A
Stops heart
Used to stop SVT (>150 bpm)
VERY painful, advise pt to bear down if awake, ensure crash cart is near
3
Q
Antiarrhythmics - Digoxin
Action and Indication
A
slows calcium
slows conduction and HR
4
Q
Antiarrhythmics - Dronedarone
Indication
A
reduces risk of hospitalization in pt’s w/ AF who have risk factors for CVD and are in sinus rhythm
