EPISODE · Dec 8, 2022 · 1 MIN
Verapamil
from Paramedic Drug Cards · host Michael Egan
Trade – Isoptin Class – Calcium Channel blocker MOA – Blocks calcium from moving into the heart muscle cell, which prolongs conduction of the electrical impulses through the AV node. Indications – AF, HTN, paroxysmal SVT, Paroxysmal SVT prohylaxis Contraindications – 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, Hypotension, cardiogenic shock, Sick sinus syndrome, WPW. Side effects – Sinus bradycardia, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree AV blocks, CHF, reflex tachycardia, transient asystole, hypotension. Dosing Adult 2.5-10mg IV/IO over 2 minutes. May repeat at 5-10mg every 15-30 mins to a maximum dose of 30mg Pedi 1-16 years old: 0.1mg/kg IV/IO max single dose 5mg over 2mins may repeat in 30 mins to a max dose of 10mg
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Trade – IsoptinClass – Calcium Channel blockerMOA – Blocks calcium from moving into the heart muscle cell, which prolongs conduction of the electrical impulses through the AV node.Indications – AF, HTN, paroxysmal SVT, Paroxysmal SVT prohylaxisContraindications – 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, Hypotension, cardiogenic shock, Sick sinus syndrome, WPW.Side effects – Sinus bradycardia, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree AV blocks, CHF, reflex tachycardia, transient asystole, hypotension.Dosing Adult &nbs...
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