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What class is Amiodarone?
Antidysrhythmic
What are the indications for Amiodarone?
V-Fib, V-Tach, SVT
What are the contraindications for Amiodarone?
Hypotension, cardiogenic shock
What is the dosage for Amiodarone?
300mg IVP in cardiac arrest, 150mg in tachycardias infused over 10min
What is the mechanism of action for Amiodarone?
Blocks sodium channels and myocardial potassium channels
What is the duration of action for Amiodarone?
Onset is immediate, duration is 35-45min
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TLit09
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2985
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Amiodarone
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Amiodarone
Updated
2009-12-13T22:13:07Z
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