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lidocaine
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used for ventricular arrhythmias only
ADEs: CNS stimulation, paresthesias, disorientation seizures, coma ocular: diplopia + visual changes many drug2drug used parenterally as IV push or IV drip |
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mexiletine
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used for ventricular arrhythmias only
ADEs: can worsen arrhythmia, hepatic problems, CNS effects ocular: blurred vision + nystagmus many drug2drug (esp with beta blockers) PO only |
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flecainide
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used for atrial arrhythmias
ADEs: can worsen arrhythmia, others ocular: visual disturbance, diplopia, blurred vision many drug2drug PO only |
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propafenone
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used for atrial arrhythmias
ADEs: can worsen arrhythmia, others ocular: blurred vision many drug2drug PO only |
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propranolol
metoprolol |
used for sinus tachycardia, atrial arrhythmias
many drug2drug PO and parenteral form |
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amiodarone
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class III
used for atrial fibrillation + ventricular arrhythmias ocular side effects: corneal microdeposits, visual disturbances, halo vision, optic neuritis ADEs: can turn you blue in the sun many drug2drug PO and parenteral form last resort drug can induce hyper or hypothyroidism |
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ibutilide
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used for atrial fibrillation + flutter
(just atrial) |
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sotalol
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used for ventricular tachycardia
ADEs: may be pro-arrhythmic, others ocular: visual problems: blur, diplopia many drug2drug PO only |
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verapamil
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calcium channel antagonist
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adenosine
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used for PSVT, cardiac stress testing
ADEs: dyspnea, flushing, temporary asystole, chest pain few drug2drug bc of short half life parenteral form |
