Arrhythmias (unspecified)
Separate formulary recommendations are available for reversal agents in cardiovascular conditions.
Drugs for arrhythmias
Flecainide
Flecainide 50mg tablets
Flecainide 100mg tablets
Digoxin
Digoxin 62.5microgram tablets
Digoxin 125microgram tablets
Digoxin 250microgram tablets
Digoxin 500micrograms/2ml solution for infusion ampoules
Sotalol
Sotalol 40mg tablets
Sotalol 80mg tablets
Prescribing Notes:
- Treatment choice depends on type of arrythmia.
- Class III antiarrhythmics including amiodarone and sotalol may cause QT prolongation and atypical VT (torsades de pointes); they should be given with extreme caution with drugs known to prolong the QT interval. Consult BNF or QT prolongation website for full information.
History Notes
27/05/2026
Regional formulary chapter launched.
Drugs for arrhythmias – intravenous medications for emergency hospital use
Adenosine
Adenosine 6mg/2ml solution for injection vials
Atropine
Atropine 600micrograms/1ml solution for injection ampoules
Atropine 1mg/5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Atropine 3mg/10ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Amiodarone
Amiodarone 150mg/3ml solution for injection ampoules
Amiodarone 300mg/10ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Lidocaine
Lidocaine 100mg/10ml (1%) solution for injection ampoules
Lidocaine 200mg/10ml (2%) solution for injection ampoules
History Notes
27/05/2026
Regional formulary chapter launched.