Class III Antiarrhythmics - Potassium Channel Blockers - Indications and Side Effects
Amiodarone
• Suppression of VT (usually 2nd/3td line)
• Maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal a-fib/a-flutter
• Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter (when other drugs are contraindicated)
Dronedarone
• Maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal a-fib/a-flutter
Sotalol
• Suppression of VT
• Maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal a-fib/a-flutter
Dofetilide
• Maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal a-fib/a-flutter
- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/
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