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ADENOSINE
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Antiarrhythmic
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ADENOSINE
Action |
Slows conduction time through the AV node and interrupts the reentry pathways of the AV node and SA node. Half life of <10 seconds and does not cause a decrease in blood pressure.
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ADENOSINE
Indications |
PSVT (Refractory to vagal maneuvers)
Stable (WCT) wide complex tachycardia thought to be reentry SVT |
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ADENOSINE
Contraindications |
Second or third degree A/V block
Poison or drug induced tachycardia |
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ADENOSINE
Side Effects |
Palpitations
Chest discomfort Respiratory distress Headache/dizziness Hypotension |
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ADENOSINE
Dosage-Adult |
6mg rapid IVP followed immediately by 10ml flush. Can be repeated once at 12mg. Adenosine should be given through the closest IV port using large catheter.
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ADENOSINE
Dosage-Pedi |
0.1mg/kg IVP followed immediately by 10ml flush. Can be repeated once at 0.2mg/kg. Adenosine should be given through the closes IV port using a large catheter.
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