Adenosine

What class is Adenosine?

Antiarrhythmic
What are the indications for Adenosine?

Bring SVT to normal sinus (bring HR down)
What are the contraindications of Adensoine?

poison induced tachycardia, third degree heart block
What is the mechanism of action of Adenosine?

slows HR
What is the dosage of Adenosine?

6mg rapid IVP, if no result, double the dose to 12mg
What is the duration of action for Adenosine?

Onset is a few seconds, duration is 12 seconds

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Adenosine

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Adenosine

Updated

2009-12-13T21:08:59Z

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