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| *Quinidine (Quinaglute, Cin-Quin) |
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Definition
MOA: Blocks Na+ channels, decreases automaticity of ectopic foci
Notes: Use for atrial + ventricular dysrhythmias. Can cause cinchonism (HA, blurred vision, tinnitus) |
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Definition
Blocks Na+ channels, decreases automaticity of ectopic foci
May cause dysrhythmias. Good for chronic ventricular dysrhythmia management |
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Definition
Blocks Na+ channels, decreases automaticity of ectopic foci
Used for ventricular dysrhythmias following an MI or surgery; ONLY given IV |
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Definition
Decreases nodal conductance by increasing AV node refractory time
Good for Dig induced dys, atrial dys. Decreases HR
SE: tired, sedated & no exercise tolerance |
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Definition
Increases duration of action potential; given IV & PO
Good for life-threatening vent dys & vent fibrillation (MI patients)
Lots of pts have died on this drug, but they are also very very sick |
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Term
| *Verapamil (Isopten), Amlodipine |
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Definition
Decreases AV nodal conduction
Good for atrial dys
SE = constipation, HA, tiredness |
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