- Mechanism of Action
- A naturally ocurring purine nucleoside that supresses the sinoatrial node, shortens phase 2 of the cardiomyocyte action potential and supresses AV nodal conduction through effects on potassium and calcium currents.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Acute management of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
- Diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia
- Adverse Effects
- Bradyarrhythmias – bradycardia, heart block
- Dyspnoea
- Headache
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Chest pain
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