Indications

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) with Relative Tachycardia (HR >70) Despite Beta Blockade (see Congestive Heart Failure, [[Congestive Heart Failure]]): FDA-approved 4/15/15 (via fast-track process)
  • Decreases CHF Hospitalizations

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Pharmacology

• Inhibitor of If (I”funny”) Current in SA Node

Metabolism

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Administration

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Dose Adjustment

• Hepatic: xxx
• Renal: xxx

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Adverse Effects

Cardiovascular Adverse Effects

• Atrial Fibrillation (AF) (see Atrial Fibrillation, [[Atrial Fibrillation]])
• Bradycardia (see Bradycardia, [[Bradycardia]])

Renal Adverse Effects

• Hypertension (see Hypertension, [[Hypertension]])

Other Adverse Effects

• Luminous Phenomena/Visual Brightness

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References

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