- Specialized intravenous solution used as a cardiac antiarrhythmic agent
Uses:
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Specifically indicated for the acute management of ventricular arrhythmias including:
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Life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, such as those that may occur during an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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Ventricular arrhythmias that arise during cardiac procedures or surgery
Features:
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The solution is given intravenously
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Typically used when a patient cannot take oral antiarrhythmic agents or when rapid and precise control of the heart rhythm is necessary
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It is crucial that this infusion is administered under constant ECG monitoring to prevent overdosage and toxicity
- The primary action of this solution comes from lidocaine hydrochloride
- Its mechanism of action involves:
- Sodium Channel Blockade
- Increasing Stimulation Threshold
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride: 2 Grams/ 250mL (8mg/mL)
- At therapeutic doses, lidocaine typically does not significantly affect myocardial contractility or systemic blood pressure
- The 5% dextrose component provides a source of energy for the patient, which is often needed in acute medical situations
Contents:
- 250mL in Viaflex Plastic Container
- 24 Containers per case
