Amiodarone (Cordarone) Classification Quiz

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.

Test your knowledge on the classification, action, and indications of Amiodarone (Cordarone) as well as its contraindications. This quiz will assess your understanding of the pharmacological aspects of this antidysrhythmic medication.