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What class of drug is Amiodarone?
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Antiarrthymic Agent
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Describe Amiodarone?
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Class IIB Antiarrthymic agent used to treat ventricular arrthymias
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How is Amiodarone presented?
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1) 150 mg in 3 ml solution
2) Pre-filled syringes 10 ml (30 mg/ml) |
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How is Amiodarone administered?
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Intravenously (IV)
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What are the indications for the use of Amiodarone?
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Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) and pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
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What are the contra-indications to giving Amiodarone?
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1) Known Severe Adverse Reaction
2) Known Hypersensivity to Iodine |
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What is the Adult dose of Amiodarone? (CPG A5)
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Adult Dose is 5 mg/kg IV
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What is the Paediatric dose of Amiodarone? (CPG A51)
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Paediatric Dose is 5 mg/kg IV
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What are the 5 actions of Amiodarone? (Pharmacological)
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1) Antiarrthymic
2) Prolongs the Action Potential 3) Prolongs the Refractory Period 4) Prolongs Atrioventricular conduction 5) Prolongs QT Interval |
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What are the side effects of Amiodarone?
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Inflammation of peripheral veins
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