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What's the mechanism of action?
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Slows conduction time through AV node
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What's the dosage for adults and pediatric patients?
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Adults - 6mg over 1-3 seconds. Pediatrics - 0.1- 0.2 mg/kg rapid IV.
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What's the max dosage for adults and peds?
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Adults - 30mg. Peds - 12mg.
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What's the indications?
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To convert SVT to sinus rhytm
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What's the Contraindications?
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Second or third degree block. A-FIB. or A-FLUTTER. V-TACH or sick sinus syndrome
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What's the classification?
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Endogenous nucleotide
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What are the side effects?
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Flushed face, SOB, chest pain, headache, diaphoresis, palpatations, hypotension and nausea.
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Whats the duration of action?
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Onset and peak effect in seconds, duration 12 seconds
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