All the following statements regarding Adenosine are true EXCEPT –
Correct Answer: Administered by slow I.V injection
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Administered by slow L.V. injection o Adenosine is given by rapid i.v. injection (not slow i.v. injection)o Adenosine is the DOC for RS.VT.o Dipyridamole potentiates its action by inhibiting uptake, while theophylline / caffeine antagonize its action by blocking adenosine receptors.o Other uses of adenosine Diagnosis of tachycardias dependent on A-V node. To induce brief coronary vasodilatation during ceain diagnostic / interventional procedure. To produce controlled hypotension during surgery.
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