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Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification
Class I (Ia, Ib, Ic) - Na+ Channel Blockade
 • Slows depolarization
Classification Class ... (Ia, Ib, Ic) - Na ... Widens QRS complex Class ... prolongs PR interval Class ... Classification #Classes
Class I Antiarrhythmics and their Key Pharmacologic Properties

Class IA = Quinidine, Procainamide, Disopyramide ("Quarter PounDer")
Class IB
Class I Antiarrhythmics ... Properties Class ... Mayo, Pickle") Class ... Block fast Na ... QRS on EKG • Na
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Classification: CLASS ... MOA: Block fast Na ... categories based on Na ... duration: - CLASS ... receptors, and Ca & Na
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Depolarization: • Na ... leading to a rapid Na ... Repolarization: • Na ... MOA: Block fast Na ... categories based on Na
Diuretics - Pharmacology

Thiazides diuretics:
 • Inhibit Na+ Cl- cotransporter in distal tubule
 • Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide,
diuretics: • Inhibit Na ... diuretics: • Inhibit Na ... diuretics: • Inhibit Na ... diuretics: • Promote Na ... loop #thiazide #classes
Antiarrhythmics - Sodium Channel Blockers
Subclasses, Mechanisms, Indications, Side Effects
la - Quinidine, Procainamide
lb - Lidocaine, Mexiletine
Ic -
Channel #Blockers #ClassI ... #Na #cardiology
How much sodium is in 1 Liter of Normal Saline? In Bags if Potato Chips
meq/L) x (23 mg Na ... meq) = 3,542 mg Na ... . bag of Lay's Classic
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Inhibitors of Na ... Inhibitors of Na ... Heart Association class
Volume Based Approach to Hyponatremia
Hypovolemic, Serum uric acid >4
 • Urine Na <20: Extra-renal losses
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acid >4 • Urine Na ... 20: Extra-renal losses ... • Urine Na >30 ... : Renal losses, ... acid >4 • Urine Na
Drugs Causing Acute Pancreatitis

Class Ia: The medications in which there was a rechallenge and other causes
Pancreatitis Class ... Class lb: Atleast ... Class II: Cases ... Class IV: Weakest ... #Medications #Classes