Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

BT_PO 1.56 Describe the physiological and pharmacological basis of antiarrhythmic therapy including classification based on electro-physiological activity and mechanism of action

BT_PO 1.57 Describe the pharmacology of antiarrhythmic agents and their clinical applications including the following agents:

lignocaine

flecainide

beta blockers

amiodarone

sotalol

ibutilide

calcium antagonists

digoxin, adenosine

magnesium

BT_RT 1.18 With reference to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, describe the pharmacology of:

adrenaline

vasopressin

amiodarone

lignocaine

Past SAQs

2016.1, 2010.2 Describe the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and major side effects of amiodarone.

2002.1 What are the side effects of amiodarone and what problems may develop during concurrent anaesthesia.

References

Antiarrythmics