ADENOSINE – ADENOCARD, ADENOSCAN

• MOA;  acts on A1 receptors in AV node causing temporary heart block.
• DOSE ; : 6mg IV RAPID push, may give 12mg IV q 2 minutes if no effect x2
• EMERGENT INDICATIONS; : stable SVT, stable narrow complex tachycardias.
• WARNINGS; : prodysrhythmic, do not give in preexisting 2nd or 3rd degree block, Preg C
• Reference: PJ Mehta’s Practical Medicine .