Adenosine

antiarrhythmic.

Decreases electrical impulses thru AV node

Tachycardia, high degree heart blocks, and sick sinus syndrome

• Caution should be used in those patients with asthma.
• Some arrhthmias may occur at time of cardioversion.

Side effects don't often last long but include bradycardia,headache, flushing to the face, and nausea.

• 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

IV in an AC or better