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Contraindicated in wide complex tachycardia where Ventricular tachycardia cannot be excluded. It is negatively chronotropic and inotropic
Name | For Narrow Complex SVT | Frequency | Route |
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Verapamil (SVT) | 2.5-5 mg slow IV (max 10 mg) | stat | IV |
Verapamil (Fast AF) | 40 mg | TDS | PO |
Verapamil SR (AF) | 120 mg | OD | PO |
Verapamil (Angina) | 40-80 mg TDS | PO | IV |