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Amiodarone HCL:
Class |
Sodium, Potassium, and Calcium Channel Blocker/ Antiarrhythmic Sympatholytic
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Amiodarone HCL:
Route |
IV push
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Amiodarone HCL:
Adult Dose |
Ventricular fibrillation/ pulseless ventricular tachycardia: First dose - 300 mg, Second dose - 150 mg, Sustained Vtach with a pulse 150 mg over 10 minutes
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Amiodarone HCL:
Pediatric Dose |
5mg/kg in 100 mL NS, slow IV push over 30 minutes
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Amiodarone HCL:
Drug Action |
Alters the movement of sodium, potassium and calcium through normal channels in all cardiac.
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Amiodarone HCL:
Indications: |
V-fib or pulseless v-tach refractory to defebrillation sustained v-tach with a pulse
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Amiodarone HCL: '
Precautions |
To prevent foaming, do not shake, and draw up medication with a large gauge needle
Protect from light Avoid contact with plastic; administer at closest IV port and do not administer down the ETT Frequently check blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG |
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Amiodarone HCL:
Side Effects |
Bradycardia
Hypotension Heart block |
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Amiodarone HCL:
Contraindications |
Trauma patients
Not to be administered via ETT |