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Atropine Sulfate
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-Parasympatholytic drug used to treat Bradycardias
-Anticholinergic -Side effects- Blurred vision Dilated pupils, drymouth, tachycardia, and drowsiness. IV/IO .5mg every 3-5 min till 3mg |
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Lidocain
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-for stable monomorphic ventricular tachycardia.
-Weak sodium channel blocker -Initial dose: 1-1.5 mg/kg IV/IO, repeat if needed every 5-10 minutes @ .5-.75 mg/kg IV/IO till 3.0 mg/kg Side effects: |
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Adenosine
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Manage Narrow complex tachycardia(stable/unstable)
Side Effects: burning sensation, heaviness in arms, hypotension, Chest pressure, diaphoresis, numbness, tingling, dyspnea, headache, nausea, vomiting contraindications: 1st,2nd blocks and asthma IV Initial dose 6mg w/ 20ml flush (can do 12-12) till 30mg |
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Amiodarone
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-Cardiac arrest w/ shockable rythm unresponsive to cpr, d-fib and vasopressor therapy
-stable narrow-complex tachycardia (a-fib) control of rapid ventricular rate contraindication: cardiogenic shock, bradycardia, high degree heartblocks -300mg IV/IO-150mg IV/IO- 150mg IV/IO |
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Diltiazem
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-Calcium channel blocker slowing heart rate in SVT
-Stable narrow complex tachycardia if untreated by vagal maneuvers or adenosin -A-fib/ Aflutter -15-20mgIV over 20 min (repeat dose over 15 if needed) |
