Showing posts with label Antidysrhythmic Agent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Antidysrhythmic Agent. Show all posts

Magnesium

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Name: Magnesium

Class: Antidysrhythmic Agent

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Utility: DOC for torsades de pointes (DILQT synd). Treat pts w/digitalis-induced arrhythmia if hypomagnesemia is present.

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Adenosine (Adrenocard)

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Name: Adenosine (Adrenocard)

Class: Antidysrhythmic Agent

Mechanism: High doses ® ¯ conduction velocity, ­ refractory period, ¯ automaticity in the AV node.

Absorption: IV

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Excretion, : Extremely short duration of action (15 sec.).

Toxicity/S.E.s: Low toxicity. Flushing, chest pain, hypotension, transient dyspnea, non-myocardial chest discomfort, metallic taste.

Utility: DOC for acute supraventricular tachycardia. Treat AV nodal reentry, orthodromic tachycardia.

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