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TRADE NAME
- Procan
- Promine
- Procanbid
- Pronestyl
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DESCRIPTION/ACTIONS
Depresses excitability of myocardium and decreases conduction velocity through atria, His -Purkinje systems, and ventricles. Suppresses automaticity and prolongs refractory period
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INDICATIONS
1. Cardiac arrest with V-Fib, V-Tach refractory to Lidocaine
2. Stable V-Tach , refractory PSVT, A-Fib with RVR in WPW syndrome
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Hypersensitivity
2.Myasthenia gravis in nonearrest pt
3. High degree AV block
4.Digitalis Toxicity
5. Electrolyte imbalances
6.AMI
7. CHF
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SIDE EFFECTS
1. Hypotension
2. Dizziness
3.Dysrhythmias
4.Nausea/Vomiting
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ADMINISTRATION
ADULT: V-Fib, pulseless V-Tach 20mg/min IV to max 17mg/kg
"Not commonly administered in the field for perfusing rhythmias"
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