Adenosine
· Trade Name
Adenocard
· Generic Name
ADENOSINE
· Drug Class
Advanced Cardiac Life Support medication
Anti-Arrhythmic medication
· How It Works
Medication slows electrical conduction through the AV node and interrupts AV node re-entry
· Serious Side Effects
slow heart rate
fast heart rate
heart block
heart arrhythmias
atrial fibrillation
bronchiole constriction
· Common Side Effects
chest pain
flushing
headache
lightheadedness
nausea
shortness of breath
Posted on March 31, 2009
