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Cardioversion upto7 Days

DrugClass of Recommendation/Level of Evidence Dosage
DofetilideI A
Creatinine clearance(ml/min)Dose (mg)
>60500
40 to 60 250
20 to 40 125
<20Contraindicated
Flecainide I AOral: 200 to 300 mg
Intravenous: 1.5 to 3.0 mg/kg over 10 to 20 min
IbutilideI A 1 mg over 10 min; repeat 1 mg when necessary
PropafenoneI AOral: 600 mg
Intravenous: 1.5 to 2.0 mg/kg over 10 to 20 min
AmiodaroneIIa AOral:
Inpatient: 1.2 to 1.8 g per day in divided dose until 10 g total
then 200 to 400 mg per day maintenance or 30 mg/kg as single dose
Outpatient: 600 to 800 mg per day divided dose until 10 g total
then 200 to 400 mg per day maintenance.

Intravenous:

5 to 7 mg/kg over 30 to 60 min then 1.2 to 1.8 g per day continuous IV or
in divided oral doses until 10 g total then 200 to 400 mg per day maintenance.

Cardioversion after 7 Days

DrugRoute Dosage
DofetilideOral
Creatinine clearance(ml/min)Dose (mg)
>60500
40 to 60 250
20 to 40 125
<20Contraindicated
AmiodaroneOral or
Intravenous
Oral:
Inpatient: 1.2 to 1.8 g per day in divided dose until 10 g total
then 200 to 400 mg per day maintenance or 30 mg/kg as single dose
Outpatient: 600 to 800 mg per day divided dose until 10 g total
then 200 to 400 mg per day maintenance.

Intravenous:

5 to 7 mg/kg over 30 to 60 min then 1.2 to 1.8 g per day continuous IV or
in divided oral doses until 10 g total then 200 to 400 mg per day maintenance.
IbutilideIntravenous 1 mg over 10 min; repeat 1 mg when necessary

Drugs which enhance the efficacy of cardioversion when given prior to the procedure: (Level of recommendation: IIa B)

  • Amiodarone
  • Flecainide
  • Ibutilide
  • Propafenone
  • Sotalol

Drug Dosages for Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm

Following table summarizes the list of most commonly used drugs and their dosages for maintenance of sinus rhythm:

DrugDose
Amiodarone100 to 400 mg
Disopyramide400 to 750 mg
Dofetilide5000 to 1000 mcg
Flecainide200 to 300 mg
Procainamide1000 to 4000 mg
Propafenone450 to 900 mg
Quinidine600 to 1500 mg
Sotalol 160 to 320 mg