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Adenosine
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Class
antiarrhythmic.
Actions
Decreases electrical impulses thru AV node
Contraindications
Tachycardia, high degree heart blocks, and sick sinus syndrome
Precautions
Caution should be used in those patients with asthma.
Some arrhthmias may occur at time of cardioversion.
Side Effects
Side effects don't often last long but include bradycardia,headache, flushing to the face, and nausea.
Dose
6mg IV bolus at a rapid rate.
A second and third round of 12mgrapid IV bolus may be given if no conversion takes place.
Should not exceed 30mg and should always be followed by a saline flush
Route
IV in an AC or better
Author
busdriverre
ID
3647
Card Set
Adenosine
Description
drugs names, actions, side effects
Updated
2010-01-02T20:19:15Z
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