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What is the class of Amiodarone (Cordarone)?
What is the class of Amiodarone (Cordarone)?
- Class IV antidysrhythmic
- Class III antidysrhythmic (correct)
- Class I antidysrhythmic
- Class II antidysrhythmic
What is the indication for using Amiodarone in patients with stable atrial rhythms?
What is the indication for using Amiodarone in patients with stable atrial rhythms?
- Hemodynamically unstable V-Tach
- Bradycardia
- Ventricular fibrillation
- Some stable atrial rhythms (correct)
What are the contraindications for using Amiodarone?
What are the contraindications for using Amiodarone?
- Atrial fibrillation
- CHF, cardiogenic shock, bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree heart blocks with no pacemaker present, hypersensitivity to amiodarone or iodine (correct)
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary fibrosis
What is the maximum recommended dose of Amiodarone in 24 hours for V-Tach with a pulse?
What is the maximum recommended dose of Amiodarone in 24 hours for V-Tach with a pulse?
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Amiodarone (Cordarone) Class and Indications
- Amiodarone belongs to the class of antiarrhythmic medications, specifically a Class III antiarrhythmic.
- The indication for using Amiodarone in patients with stable atrial rhythms is to prevent recurrent ventricular fibrillation (Vfib) or haemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach).
Contraindications for Amiodarone
- Amiodarone is contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock, severe sinus node dysfunction, and second- or third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block.
- It is also contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Amiodarone or iodine.
Maximum Recommended Dose of Amiodarone
- The maximum recommended dose of Amiodarone in 24 hours for V-Tach with a pulse is 2.2 grams.
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