Learning Objectives 1. Describe the electrophysiology of the heart and the connection between different ion channels and the electrocardiogram. 2. AbstractPurpose. The case of a patient who experienced extravasation while receiving amiodarone via a peripheral infusion and was treated with intradermal hyal Additionally, Lexicomp has enhanced the Advanced Life Support Pediatric Calculator to estimate weight based on length and body habitus when the actual weight is unknown. This allows for more accurate dosing when the weight is not available. The report will now be available for use on all handheld platforms with the Lexi-CALC module. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information connects you to the information and technology you need to strengthen medication decision making. Amiodarone is known to increase warfarin blood levels, increasing the risk for serious bleeding problems. Your healthcare provider will need to reduce your warfarin dose and monitor you more closely if you take these medicines together. $t( message.login.invalid.title ) $t( message.login.invalid.text ) $t( message.login.username ) Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic agent approved for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Because of potential toxicity the serum level of this drug should be monitored. 1 Its major elimination is by hepatic excretion. Lexicomp - provides clear, concise, point-of-care drug information, including dosing, administration, warnings and precautions, as well as clinical content, such as clinical practice guidelines, IV compatibility from Trissel's 2 Clinical Pharmaceutics Database, and other tools. Project Background • Micromedex Drugdex one of recommended sources • Drugdex comprehensive but expensive • Lexi-comp is a less expensive alternative Drug Interactions With Amiodarone Make sure to give your healthcare provider a current list of all vitamins, herbal supplements, and prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking before starting treatment with amiodarone.