Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Antiarrhythmics Class III Agents
Antiarrhythmics Class III Agents
7
Pharmacology
Professional
09/22/2012

Additional Pharmacology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
How do Class III agents work?
Definition
increase the refractory period; mainly block potassium channels
Term
Name Class III agents of note?
Definition

Amiodarone

Dronadarone

[image][image][image][image]

Term
Are Class III agents popular?
Definition
Most popular antiarrhythmics!
Term
Black box warning for Class III agents?
Definition

Lung damage

Liver Toxicity

Term
Contraindications for Class III Agents?
Definition

HF

HR < 50 concomitant

Term

Note the black box warnings!

 

[image]

Definition
Statement. Not a question.
Term
Which medications must be decreased when Amiodarone is started?
Definition

Digoxin, warfarin, quinidine and procainamide

Supporting users have an ad free experience!