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Adenosine:
CLASS |
antiarrythmic
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Adenosine:
TRADE NAME |
Adenocard®
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Adenosine:
ONSET |
within 30 seconds
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Adenosine:
DURATION |
10 seconds
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Adenosine:
INDICATIONS |
Conversion of PSVT (including those associated with WPW syndrome) to sinus rhythm
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Adenosine:
CONTRAINDICATIONS |
-Second or third degree AV block, or sick sinus syndrome
-Hypersensitivity to adenosine |
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Adenosine:
SIDE EFFECTS |
Lightheadedness, hypotension, paresthesia, shortness of breath, headache, transient asystole or bradycardia and ventricular ectopy, palpitations, chest pain, nauseua
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Adenosine:
DRUG INTERACTIONS |
Methylxanthines (ie caffeine and theophylline) antagonize the action of adenosine.
Dipyridamole potentiates the effect of adenosine; you may need to reduce dose of adenosine Carbamazepine may potentiate the AV-nodal blocking effect of adenosine, therefore the adenosine dose may need to be decreased. |
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Adenosine:
ADULT DOSE |
1. 6 mg rapid IV bolus -> 20 ml saline flush.
2. 12 mg -> 20 ml NS 3. 12 mg -> 20 ml NS |
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Adenosine:
PEDIATRIC DOSE |
Initial dose 0.1mg/kg, -> 2-3 mg NS
May be doubled once if no effect. Max single dose 12 mg. |
