Amiodarone Nursing Considerations, Side Effects and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses
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Amiodarone
Generic Name: Amiodarone
Trade Name: Cordarone Indication a-fib, ventricular arrhythmias, SVT, ACLS protocol for v-fib and v-tach
Action: prolongs phase 3 of the action potential, makes the heart more tolerant to arrythmias, inhibits adrenergic stimulation, slows rate, decreases peripheral vascular resistance causing vasodilation
Therapeutic Class: antiarrhythmic class III, potassium channel blocker
Pharmacologic Class: none Nursing Considerations
may lead to ARDS, pulmonary toxicity, CHF, bradycardia, hypotension
increases risk for QT prolongation
increases digoxin levels
increases activity of warfarin
monitor EKG continuously while on therapy
assess for signs and symptoms of ARDS
monitor liver function test
check dosage with another RN
teach pt to monitor pulse daily and report abnormalities
avoid drinking grapefruit juice
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This is so helpful!!!!!!!!!! So succinct and easier to digest and retain the information!!!!
Thank you so much for this summery! Was bashing my head against a wall trying to describe the action of this drug ❤
I had this in ER for SVT. 3 bonus and put me in afib. It was a god awful experience. You need to warn patients of the sinking feeling like the heart has stopped for cardioversion only you are awake.
My cardiologist put me this, but did take me off when he was suspicious of me havin thyroid condition. It run my hypothyroid up in few months, eventually after getting off Amiodaron the thyroid was under control. I remain to take a low dose levothyroixn
These videos are awesome and very helpful, thank you!!!
you're very welcome
It can also cause a goiter. great video!
This medication caused my brothers death. Please make sure your doctor prescribes the right dose because his didn't :'(
I have been on this drug since Nov 2019 . I am 91 now and am feeling many of its side affects.I r if I should still be on it?
thank you
This chemical comes with a black box warning of hepatic impairment, pulmonary toxicity, and worsened arrhythmia. IT SHOULD BE USED AS A LAST RESORT. 😮
Will meth block maiodarone ?