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Adenosine is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat narrow complex tachycardias by slowing conduction through the AV node and potentially interrupting reentry pathways. It has a rapid onset of 10-30 seconds and short duration of 1-2 minutes. Potential side effects include chest pressure, facial flushing, bronchospasm, hypotension, and metallic taste. It should be used with caution in patients taking medications like dipyridamole or carbamazepine that may potentiate its effects or those with reactive air
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