Currently, more than 300 drugs are experiencing shortages, according to information shared with Becker’s. Here are the top three cardiology drug shortages:
- Adenosine, an emergency treatment for irregular or rapid heartbeat that is administered intravenously.
- Lidocaine injection, a local anesthesia and anti-arrhythmic that can treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
- Dofeltilide treats irregular heartbeat, including atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
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