ADENOSINE – ADENOCARD, ADENOSCAN
- MOA; acts on A1 receptors in AV node causing temporary heart block.
- DOSE ; : 6mg IV RAPID push, may give 12mg IV q 2 minutes if no effect x2
- EMERGENT INDICATIONS; : stable SVT, stable narrow complex tachycardias.
- WARNINGS; : prodysrhythmic, do not give in preexisting 2nd or 3rd degree block, Preg C
- Reference: PJ Mehta’s Practical Medicine .