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** Start at 5 mg PO bid and increase to 7.5 mg PO bid if sinus rhythm still > |
** Start at 5 mg PO bid and increase to 7.5 mg PO bid if sinus rhythm still >70 bpm after 2 weeks |
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** Decreases readmission but no mortality benefit |
** Decreases readmission but no mortality benefit |
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 14 October 2021
Dosing
- Heart failure
- Start at 5 mg PO bid and increase to 7.5 mg PO bid if sinus rhythm still >70 bpm after 2 weeks
- Decreases readmission but no mortality benefit
Adverse Effects
- Generally well-tolerated
- May have visual effects (flashing lights)
- Monitor QTc
