Adenosine
Indications
Diagnosis and/or Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) (see Supraventricular Tachycardia)
Contraindications
Pharmacology
Adenosine Receptor Agonist
- Brief Atrioventricular Nodal Blockade
Metabolism
Administration
Dosage
- Intravenous (IV): 6 mg IV rapid bolus -> if ineffective, 12 mg IV rapid bolus
- Results in brief AV nodal blockade
- Terminates AV Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
- Reveals Underlying Atrial Flutter Waves
Dose Adjustment
Drug Interactions
Use in Pregnancy (see Pregnancy)
Use During Breast Feeding
Adverse Effects
Cardiovascular Adverse Effects
Atrioventricular Heart Blocks
QT Prolongation without Definite Association with Torsade (see Torsade)
- Epidemiology
- Without Definite Association with Torsade
Pulmonary Adverse Effects
Other Adverse Effects
References