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Trade names
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Cordarone
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Class
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Antiarrhythmic
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MOA
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-antiarrhythmic that prolongs action potential and refractory period.
-inhibits adrenergic stimulation. -slows sinus rate, increases PR and QT intervals. -decreases peripheral vascular resistance. |
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Indications
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-VF/pulse less VTACH
-Wide Complex tachycardia w pulse |
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Contraindications
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-hypersensitivity
-cardiogenic shock -bradycardia -AV Blocks -Liver disease |
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Precautions/side effects
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-hypotension
-cardiogenic shock -bradycardia -AV Blocks -HA/DIZZ |
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Dosage
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Adult
-VF/pulse less vtach= 300mg IV/IO, repeat at 150mg after 3-5 min. -wide complex tachy=150mg IV/IO over 10 min. -ROSC= 1mg/min over 6 hour -max= 2.2g IV/IO over 24 hours. Peds -VF/pulse less vtach=5mg/kg IV/IO -wide complex tachy=5mg/kg over 20-60min -max=15mg/kg |
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Interactions
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Don't use with sodium bicarbonate, heparin, aminophylline. Increases digoxin, Dilantin levels. Half life=40-55 days.
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