Verapamil

Calcium Channel Blocker

Slows the AV conduction and supresses reentry dysrhthmias. Causes dilatation to the coronary arteries and reduces the oxygen demand to the heart.

• - SVT refractory to adenosine
• - Atrial flutter
• - Atrial Fibrillation

• - Hypotension
• - Cardiogenic Shock
• - Heart Block
• - CHF
• - WPW syndrome

• - Hypotension
• - Heart Block
• - CHF
• - Headache
• - Dizziness

2.5-5.0 mg slow IVP may repeate at double dose (5-10 mg slow IVP) every 15 - 30 mins as needed

Newborn - 1 Y/O - 0.1-0.2mg/kg IVP MAX of 2mg

1-15 Y/O- 0.1-0.3mg/kg IVP MAX of 5mg