IV amiodarone. cardioversion. treat underlying cause. Given that the patient is on PO amiodarone for treatment of his afib, I assume that he
3. Amiodarone pharmacology. Loading with amiodarone can be done in several ways IV, PO, IV followed by PO, or IV and PO together. The loading regimen employed depends on the clinical indication and the rapidity of effect desired. More rapid loading slightly increases the risk of acute side effects.
PO amiodarone 25.7 mg/kg vs. IV amiodarone 3‐5 mg/kg bolus then 10‐15 mg/kg over 24 h No difference in conversion to SR between PO and IV (64% vs. 68%, respectively; p=NS) 223 patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation on digoxin PO amiodarone 600 mg in3 divided doses vs. IV amiodarone 5mg/kg over
Amiodarone is a treatment for supraventricular and ventricular tachyarrhythmias Comes in PO or IV form If given IV, use an inline filter
IV amiodarone. ▫ ≤ 24hours on IV amiodarone: start mg po Q12h. ▫ ≥ 48hours on IV amiodarone: start 200mg po q12h. ▫ Decrease the dose by half once
by U Khanderia 2024 Cited by 19May start amiodarone IV or PO. 6. Amiodarone 150 mg IV bolus (may repeat). 7. Amiodarone load: IV: 1 mg/min x 6 hr, then 0.5 mg/min x 18 hr, then 200 mg PO
▫ Indications: history of afib or ≥2 failed attempts to wean from IV amiodarone. ▫ ≤ 24hours on IV amiodarone: start mg po Q12h. ▫ ≥ 48hours
Amiodarone increases PO digoxin serum concentrations by ~70% and IV digoxin by ~17%; measure digoxin levels before initiating amiodarone and reduce PO digoxin
IV, intravenous; PO, oral; SR, sinus rhythm. Eur Heart J. 2024 Oct;15 PO amiodarone 25.7 mg/kg vs. IV amiodarone 3-5 mg/kg bolus
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The main character falls unconscious in a hospital. “IV”. Think about it.
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