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

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