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Pharmacological Treatment of Tachyarrhythmias in Acute Myocardial Infarction - a Review Cover

Pharmacological Treatment of Tachyarrhythmias in Acute Myocardial Infarction - a Review

Open Access
|May 2022

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DabigatranCrCl>30mL/min-150mg b.dCrCl=30–49mL/min-110mg b.dCrCl=15–30mL/min-75 mg b.dCrCl<15mL/min-Avoid
ApixabanCrCl>15mL/min-5mg b.dAny 2 (>80yrs, <60kg, SCr>1,5mg/dl)-2,5mg b.dCrCl<15mL/min-Avoid
RivaroxabanCrCl>50mL/min-20mg o.dCrCl=15-50mL/min-15mg o.dzxCrCl<15mL/min-Avoid
EdoxabanCrCl>50mL/min-60mg o.dCrCl=30–49mL/min-30mg o.dCrCl=15–30mL/min 30mg o.dCrCl<15mL/min-Avoid

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ClassMechanismDrug nameIndicationsAdult DoseSide Effects & Warnings
IbNet effect: Depress conduction with NO change in or shortened APD (repolarization)MOA: Weakly blocks fastNa+ channels: ↓ membrane responsiveness; may shorten APD & end resting membrane potential (ERP) by ↑ K+ conductanceLidocaineApproved: VF, VT1–1.5 mg/kg IV/IO x1; 0.5–0.75 mg/kg IV repeat in 3–5 min (max 3 mg/kg)Maintenance: 30–50 ug/kg/minSE: Hypotension; neuro (↓ CNS, dizziness, drowsiness and seizures at high levels). Warnings: prophylactic use in AMI; (Warning: reduce maintenance dose if liver disease or left ventricular dysfunction); Adam-Stokes Syndrome.Pregnancy Risk: B
IINet effect:↓ chronotropy & inotropy by inhibition of βEsmolol & other β-blockersApproved: VT, AFib, AFlutter, Intraoperative HTNDoses vary based on indication. Please see prescribing recommendations.SE: Bradycaerdia, hypotension, exacerbation of heart failure, bronchospasm Warning: Asthma (especially moderate to severe), decompensated HFPregnancy Risk: C
IIINet effect: Prolong repolarization (recovery) by effective refractory period and APD.MOA: inhibition of K+ conductanceAmiodaroneApproved: VT, VFOther Uses: AFib, AFlutter, PSVTInj: Pulseless VT/VF: 300 mg IV/IO push in 20 cc ; Other VT/VF: 150 mg IV × 10 min, then 360 mg IV × 6h, then 540 mg × 18hNote: Can be used in patients with impaired left ventricular dysfunction and WPW.SE: Hypo & hyperthyroidism (inj&tab contain 37% iodine), pulmonary fibrosis, liver toxicity, blue discoloration of skin, optic neuropathy/neuritis, QT prolongation.Warning: heart block; Pregnancy Risk: D
Net effect: ↓ chronotropy & inotropy; MOA: ↓ SA & AV nodal conduction of Ca+ through a blockade of voltage gated Ca+ channelsDiltiazemApproved: AFib, AFlutter15–20 mg IV × 2 min; Repeat in 15 min at 20–25 mgSE: Bradycardia, HB, worsening of HF, ↓ BPWarnings: WPW, sick sinus syndrome, HBPregnancy Risk: C
VerapamilApproved: Angina, AFib, AFlutter2.5–5 mg IV over 2 min; then 5–10 mg (if needed) q15–30min (max dose 20mg).
OtherNet effect: ↓ chronotropy & ↓ inotropy; MOA: PNS; ↑ gK & ↑ gCaDigoxinApproved: AFib, AflutterHF0.4–0.6 mg IV over ≥5 min; may repeat 0.1–0.3 mg IV over ≥5 minSE: Arrhythmias, N/VWarnings: Bradycardia, HB, renal failure, hypokalemia.Pregnancy Risk: C
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47803/rjc.2021.31.2.311 | Journal eISSN: 2734-6382 | Journal ISSN: 1220-658X
Language: English
Page range: 311 - 317
Published on: May 3, 2022
Published by: Romanian Society of Cardiology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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