lidocaine (Lidocaine)
Class:
Antiarrhythmics: Class I Antiarrhythmics
Indication:
Ventricular arrhythmias and supraventricular tachycardia.
Mode of Action:
Sodium channel blocker.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
Hypotension, arrhythmias, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, Lupus-like syndrome.
NC/PT:
Monitor EKG, vital signs, CBC levels. Therapeutic procainamide blood levels are 4 - 8 mcg/mL.