MEDICATION-ADENOSINE

1. Depresses conduction through the AV node.

2. In paroxysmal SVT it can interrupt re-entry circuits involving AV nodes and restore normal sinus rhythm.

3. Indication: SVT.

SE

4. CVS: facial flushing, headache, hypotension, transient asystole.

5. Respiratory: dyspnoea, hyperventilation.

6. CNS: giddiness, blurring of vision.

7. GIT: metallic taste, tightness in the throat.

DOSAGE

8. 3mg - 6mg - 12mg boluses up to 2min apart.