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classification
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antiarrhythmic class I A
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Actions
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slows conduction through myocardium, elevate ventricular fibrillation threshold, suppresses ventricular ectopic activity
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indications
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v tach with pulse, pre excited A fib
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dosage
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initial; 20 mg/min until arrhythmia ia abolished, hypotension ensues, QRS is widened by 50% of original width, or total of 17 mg/kg has been given
maintenance; 1-4 mg/min slow IV bolus, IV drip |
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side effects
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anxiety, nausea, convulsions, QRS widening
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pediatric
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rarely used
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