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Amiodarone – ACLS Drugs Video
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- Amiodarone is a Class 3 potassium channel inhibitor antiarrhythmic.
- It is indicated for ventricular arrhythmias.
- Initial dose for pVT and VF = 300 mg IVP.
- Initial dose for VT with a pulse = 150 mg IVP over 10 minutes.
- Side effects include bradycardia and hypotension.
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