ANTIARRHYTMIC AGENTS (Class 1A)

-Must be given with Digoxin to prevent another dysrhythmia during A-fib

-Toxicity: Cinchonism (tinnitus, headache, N/V, vertigo)

ANTIARRHYTMIC AGENTS (Class 1A)

-Adverse Reaction: Lupus-like symptoms

-Treats atrial tachycardia and A-Fib

-Used as a back-up agent when lidocaine can't be used

ANTIARRHYTMIC AGENT (Class 1B)

-First Line Antiarrythmic

-Requires a loading dose

-IV infusion given with dextrose (regardless of whether pt is a diabetic or not- Heart comes first!)

Antiarrythmic Agent (Class III)

-45 DAY HALF LIFE!

-Used for ventricular arrythmias

-Given in VERY SMALL DOSES

-Adverse reactions- cataracts, pulmonary fibrosis, hypothyroid.

Antiarrythmic Agent (Class (IV)

Calcium Channel Blocker

-CRASH CART: Given IV push for antiarrythmic properties

-can give second dose after 5 mins

-90% effective after second dose

-Also used for Angina

Antiarrythmic Agent

-Given to SPEED UP HR during sinus bradycardia

Beta Adrenergic Blocker

-CRASH CART: Given to slow heart rate during atrial or ventricular tachycardia

-IV use as an antiarrythmic

Hypolipidemic Agent- Fibric Acid Derivative

-Decreases Triglyceride production

-May cause Rhabdomyolysis if used with a HMG-CoA Reductase (aka a "-statin")

Hypolipidemic Agent- Fibric Acid Derivative

-Decreases Triglyceride production

-May increse HDL levels (not by much though)

-May cause Rhabdomyolysis if used with an HMG-CoA Reductase (aka a "-statin")

Hypolipidemic Agent- HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor

-Dramatically reduces LDL levels (most prescribed)

WARNING: Can totally destroy all muscles! MUST ask about cramping or pain. Tell pt to D/C immediately and see a doctor if muscle pain is present!

Hypolipidemic Agent- HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor

-Dramatically reduces LDL levels (most prescribed)

WARNING: Can totally destroy all muscles! MUST ask about cramping or pain. Tell pt to D/C immediately and see a doctor if muscle pain is present!

Hypolipidemic Agent- HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor

-Dramatically reduces LDL levels (most prescribed)

WARNING: Can totally destroy all muscles! MUST ask about cramping or pain. Tell pt to D/C immediately and see a doctor if muscle pain is present!

Hypolipidemic Agent- HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor

-Dramatically reduces LDL levels (most prescribed)

WARNING: Can totally destroy all muscles! MUST ask about cramping or pain. Tell pt to D/C immediately and see a doctor if muscle pain is present!

Hypolipidemic Agent- HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor

-Dramatically reduces LDL levels (most prescribed)

WARNING: Can totally destroy all muscles! MUST ask about cramping or pain. Tell pt to D/C immediately and see a doctor if muscle pain is present!

Hypolipidemic Agent- Other

-AKA Vitamin B3

-Requires massive doses in order to work as hypolipidemic agent

-May cause liver damage

-Contraindicated in diabetes

Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor

-Used for those with low WBC count

Hypothyroidism Treatment

-Synthetic T-4

-Minerals inhibit absorption

Hypothyroidism Treatment

-Synthetic T3 (Active Hormone)

Hyperthyroidism Treatment

-Inhibits T3 and T4 synthesis

-70-80% chance of a complete cure

Hyperthyroidism Treatment

-Given to residents surrounding nuclear powerplants

-Also given before Thyroid Surgery

-will supress Thyroid for 72 hours only

Hyperthyroidism Treatment

-25-33% of patients cured after one dose