Amiodarone

Question 1

CLASS

Answer 1

Class 3 antidysrhythmic

Na, K, Ca, and beta blocking effects

Question 2

ACTIONS

Answer 2

By its Na K and beta blocking effects, it has a negative dromotropic effect on the SA node and it slows conduction and prolongs thee refractory period at the AV node.
Has some Na blocking effects like class one antidysrhythmics
Has a non competative beta/alpha adrenergic property
Its K blocking properties slow conduction and prolong refractoriness.
By prolonging the duration of the action potential and the effective refractory period, it slows conduction in the AV node, the SA node, and all cardiac tissue

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

VF or pulseless VT
Contol of hemodynamically stable VT, polymophic VT, or wide complex tachycardia of unknown origin.
accessory pathway conduction in preexcited atrial arrhythmias.
A tachycardia, PSVT, a fibrillation with rapid ventricular rates

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

Sss
2nd or 3rd degree blocks
Hypotension
Cardiogenic shock
Pulmonary congestion
Hypersensativity
Severe hepatic disease

Question 5

Side effects

Answer 5

hypotension
abnormal salivation
flushing
bradycardia
proarrhythmias (torsades)
hepatotoxicity
chf
pulmonary fibrosis
n/v

Question 6

Precautions

Answer 6

Lengthening of QT intervals.

Do not shake.