Drugs for Bradycardia & Hypotension: “IDEA” Mnemonic
Beta blockers reduce circulating catecholamine levels, decreasing both the heart rate and blood pressure. Typically, atropine is the drug of choice for symptomatic bradycardia. Antiarrhythmics and digoxin may also be used.
I: Isoproterenol
D: Dopamine
E: Epinephrine
A: Atropine Sulfate
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