BEERS REMS, High Alert
Absorption: Slowly and variably absorbed from the GI tract (3565%). IV administration results in complete bioavailability.
Distribution: Distributed to and accumulates slowly in body tissues. Reaches high levels in fat, muscle, liver, lungs, and spleen. Crosses the placenta and enters breast milk.
Protein Binding: 96% bound to plasma proteins.
Half-Life: 13107 days.
(suppression of ventricular arrhythmias)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
PO | 23 days (up to 23 mo) | 37 hr | wkmos |
IV | 2 hr | 37 hr | unknown |
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: bradycardia, hypotension, HF, QT interval prolongation, WORSENING OF ARRHYTHMIAS
Derm: photosensitivity, blue discoloration, TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS (RARE)
EENT: corneal microdeposits, abnormal sense of smell, dry eyes, optic neuritis, optic neuropathy, photophobia
Endo: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism
GI: anorexia, constipation, nausea, vomiting, ↑liver enzymes, abdominal pain, abnormal sense of taste
GU: ↓libido, epididymitis
Neuro: ataxia, dizziness, fatigue, involuntary movement, malaise, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, poor coordination, tremor, confusional states, disorientation, hallucinations, headache, insomnia
Resp: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, PULMONARY FIBROSIS
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Drug-Food:
Ventricular Arrhythmias
Lab Test Considerations:
IV Administration:
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