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Pharmacology – Pot-pourri Peggy Andrews, Instructor Chemeketa CC
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Analgesics
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Opiates & Opiate Blockers
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We’ll talk about Buprenex Stadol Vicodin Demerol Morphine sulfate Fentanyl Nubain Trexan Narcan
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Buprenex buprenorphine Class –Opioid analgesic (agonist – antagonist) –Schedule V Indications –Management of moderate to severe pain
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Action –Binds to opiate receptors in CNS (30x morphine and 3x narcan) –Alters perception of and response to pain –Produces generalized CNS depression
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Increased ICP Adverse reactions, SE –Nausea/Vomiting –Dizzyness –Headache –Confusion –Dysphoria –Sedation –Sweating
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Route & dosage –IV, 0.3 mg q 4-6 h prn How supplied –0.3 mg/ml in 1 ml preload
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Stadol butorphanol tartrate Class –Opioid analgesic (agonist/antagonist) Indications –Management of moderate to severe pain –Analgesic during labor
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Action –Binds to opiate receptors in CNS –Alters perception of response to painful stimuli Contraindications –Hypersensitivity –Opioid dependency
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Precautions –Head trauma –Increased ICP Adverse reactions, SE –Confusion –Dysphoria –Hallucinations –Sedation –Sweating –Use with extreme precautions in patient on MAO Inhibitors
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Route & dosage –1 mg q 3-4 h prn How supplied –1 mg/ml or 2 mg/ml in 1 ml preloads
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Vicodin (Anexia) hydrocodone bitartrate w/ acetaminophen Class –Analgesic –Contains 5 mg narcotic, 500 mg acetaminophen –Schedule III Indications –Analgesic for moderate to severe pain
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Action –Binds to opiate receptors –Acetaminophen produces peripheral and central mechanisms
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Head injuries Adverse reactions, SE –Respiratory depression –Sedation –Dizziness –Mental clouding –Acetaminophen overdose may result in potentially fatal hepatic necrosis
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Route & dosage –1 – 2 tablets q 4-6 h prn PO –Total 24-hour dose should not exceed 8 tablets
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Demerol meperidine hydrochloride Class –Opioid analgesic –Schedule II Indications –Moderate or severe pain Action –Binds to opiate receptors in CNS
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Head injury –Increased ICP Adverse reactions, SE –Seizures –Confusion, sedation –Hypotension –Constipation –N/V
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Route & dose –50 – 100 mg slow IV, SQ, IM How supplied –10 mg/ml in 5 ml preload, –20 mg/ml, or 50 mg/ml in 5 ml preload
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MS Contin Morphine Sulfate Class: Opioid analgesic Indications –Pulmonary edema –Pain –MI Action –Acts on opiate receptors to block sensation of pain. Also causes peripheral vasodilation
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Contraindications –Head injury –Depressed respiratory drive –Hypotension Precautions: have intubation equipment and naloxone ready
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Adverse reactions, SE –Respiratory depression –hypotension –Confusion –Sedation –constipation
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Dosage & Route –2-10 mg slow IVP q 3 - 5 min. in 2 mg increments, titrated to relief How supplied –10 mg/ml in 1 ml tubex
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fentanyl Class –Opioid analgesic –Schedule II Indications –Analgesia Action –Binds to opiate receptors in CNS, altering response to and perception of pain
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Geriatrics –Diabetes –CNS tumors –alcoholism
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Adverse reactions, SE –Apnea –Laryngospasm Route & dosage –50-100 mcg (0.05 – 1.0 mg) How supplied –0.05 mg/ml in one ml preload or tubex
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Nubain nalbuphine Class –Opioid analgesic (Agonist/antagonist) Indication –Moderate to severe pain Action –Binds to opiate receptors –Alters perception of and response to pain
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity –Opioid dependency Precautions –Head trauma –Increased ICP
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Adverse reactions, SE –Dizziness –Headache –Sedation –Dry mouth –N/V –Clammy feeling, sweating
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Route & dosage –10 mg g 3-6 h (not to exceed 20 mg) IV How supplied –10 mg/ml in 1 and 10 ml vials or –20 mg/ml in 1 and 10 ml vials –1 ml preloads
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Trexan naltrexone Class –Opiate receptor agonist Indications –Alcoholics to decrease compulsive consumption –Detoxified addicts to stay opiate-free
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Action –Competes for opiate receptors Contraindications –None noted Precautions –None noted Adverse reactions, SE –Abdominal cramps, –H/A –Depression –irritability
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Route & dosage –25 mg tablets, PO; repeat if no withdrawal sx in one hour –Alcohol dependence; 50 mg qd PO
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Narcan naloxone Class –Opioid antagonist Indication –Reversal of CNS depression and respiratory depression 2ndary to opiate overdose
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Cardiovascular disease –Pregnancy Adverse reactions, SE –None in emergent setting
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Route & dosage –2 mg IV, SQ, IM, ET, SL injection –Repeat prn
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Nitronox nitrous oxide Class –Analgesic Indications –Moderate to severe pain Action –Alters perception of pain –Decreases hypoxia
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Contraindications –Do not administer for abdominal pain –Severe head injury Precautions –Must be self- administered –N/V
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Route & dosage –Inhaled, blended mixture of 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen –Effects dissipate within 2-5 min. after cessation of administ. –Unit consists of oxygen & nitrous oxide cylinders, fed into blender; delivered to modified demand valve
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Benzodiazepines And a Benzodiazepine Antagonist
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We’ll talk about Valium Versed Lorazepam & Flumazanil
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Valium diazepam Class –Anticonvulsant –Sedative hypnotic agent –Skeletal muscle relaxant –Schedule IV Indications –seizures –Anxiety –Pre-paralytic –Pre-cardioversion –Alcohol withdrawal
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Action –Depresses CNS –Produces anterograde amnesia –Has anticonvulsant properties
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity –Comatose patients –Pre-existing CNS depression Precautions –Hepatic dysfunction
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Adverse reactions, SE –Dizziness –Drowsiness –Lethargy
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Dosage & route Seizures –5 – 10 mg IV; may repeat q 10 – 15 min. to total dose of 30 mg Precardioversion –5 – 15 mg IV; 5 min. before Sedation –5 – 15 mg IV slowly
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Versed midazolam Class –Sedative/hypnotic (benzodiazepine) –Schedule IV Indications –Used to produce sedation preoperatively –Antegrade & retrograde amnesia –Provides conscious sedation
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Action –Acts at many levels of the CNS to produce generalized CNS depression; produces short- term sedation
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Contraindications –Shock –Pre-existing CNS depression Precautions –Pulmonary disease –CHF –Renal impairment –Severe hepatic impairment –Geriatric or debilitated patients –children
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Adverse reactions, SE –Cardiac arrest –Apnea –Laryngospasm –Bronchospasm –Respiratory depression –Phlebitis at IV site
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Route & dosage –0.5 – 1 mg slow IV or IM initially –May repeat in 2-3 minutes up to max dose of 5 mg. How supplied –1 mg/ml in 2, 5, and 10 ml vials and preloaded syringes
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Ativan lorazepam Class –Anti-anxiety, sedative hypnotic –Schedule IV Indications –Anxiety –Preoperative sedation –Seizures
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Action –Depresses CNS –Decreases seizures
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Myasthenia gravis Adverse reactions, SE –Apnea –Cardiac arrest –Dizziness –Drowsiness –lethargy
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Route & dosage –Amnesia 2-4 mg slow IV –Seizures 50 mcg IV May repeat in 10-15 min. –Sedation 2-4 mg slow IV or IM –How supplied 2 mg/ml in 1 or 2 ml tubex syringe
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Romazicon flumazanil Class –Antidote (benzodiazepine antagonist) Indications –Reverses the effect of benzodiazepines Action –Antagonizes CNS depressant effects of benzodiazepines. Has no effect on CNS depression from other causes
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Mixed CNS depressant overdose –History of seizures –Head injury Adverse reactions, SE –Seizures –Dizziness –N/V
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Route & dosage –0.2 – 0.5 mg IV –Maximum dose 3 mg in a one hour period How supplied –0.1 mg/ml in 5- and 10- ml vials
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Barbiturates
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Brevital Class –Ultra-short acting barbiturate –Schedule IV Indications –Cardioversion –Induction of anesthesia Action –Affects CNS
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Contraindications –None noted Precautions –Cardiac arrest Adverse reactions, SE –Hypotension –Laryngospasm –Seizures –shivering
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Route & dosage –1-2 mg/kg IV How supplied –Brevital is a freeze-dried nonpyrogenic mixture of methohexital sodium with anhydrous sodium carbonate as a buffer. A white crystalline powder, freely soluble in water. –Prepare and use promptly. –Dilute with sterile water, 0.9% sodium chloride, or D5W –Do not use LR –Mix vial (500 mg) with 50 ml of diluent
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A different Anxiolytic
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BuSpar buspirone Class –Anti-anxiety, sedative hypnotic agent Indication –Anxiety Action –Binds to seratonin and dopamine receptors
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Pts receiving other antianxiety agents Adverse reactions, SE –dizziness, drowsiness, excitement, fatigue, H/A, insomnia, nervousness, weakness –Blurred vision, nasal congestion –Chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia
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Route & dosage –10 – 15 mg PO tid How supplied –tablets
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Paralytics
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We’ll talk about Succinylcholine Vecuronium Rocuronium Tracrium
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Anectine succinylcholine Class –Anticholinergic drug –Currare –Neuromuscular blockade Indications –Facilitate ET intubation
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Action –Blocks acetylcholine receptors at neuromuscular junctions Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Must be skilled in intubation
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Adverse reactions, SE –Apnea –Arrhythmias –Malignant hyperthermia –Vomiting –Aspiration –Bradycardia –Hypertension –Concurrent administration with physostigmine intensifies paralysis
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Route & dosage –1.5 mg/kg IV –Onset ~ 1 min. –Recovery, 4-6 min. –OR –3-4 mg/kg IM (max. dose 150 mg) –Onset 2 – 3 min.
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How supplied –20 mg/ml in 10 ml vial Note: –Fasciculations start at eyelids, jaw – progresses to limbs, abdomen, then diaphragm and intercostal muscles. –Succs does NOT affect consciousness
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Procedure –Preoxygenate –Prepare equipment –Atropine, 0.01 – 0.02 mg.kg (Peds or bradycardia) –Lidocaine 1 mg/kg (Head injury) –Valium or Versed –Succinylcholine, IV –Stop ventilations –Sellick’s maneuver until intubated –When fasciculations stop, check paralysis –Intubate! –If Succs starts to wear off, consider Vecuronium 0.1 mg/kg IVP; may repeat 0.05 mg/kg
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Vecuronium Class –Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent Indications –Intubation Action –Binds to acetylcholine at motor receptors –Has little histamine release
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Contraindications –None in the emergency setting Precautions –Increased blockade with bacitracin, lidocaine, verapamil Adverse reactions, SE –Malignant hyperthermia
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Route & dosage –0.15 mg/kg IV –Onset: 2-3 minutes –Duration: 45 minutes How supplied
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Zemuron rocuronium bromide Class –Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent with a rapid to intermediate onset Indications –Intubation Action –Competes for cholinergic receptors at the motor end-plate
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Contraindications –None in the emergency setting Precautions –Myasthenia Gravis Adverse reactions, SE –H/A –Hypertension or –Hypotension
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Route & dosage –0.6-1.2 mg/kg IV (90mg) –Onset: 1-2 minutes –Duration: 30 minutes How supplied –10 mL vials (10 mg/mL)
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Tracrium atracurium besylate Class –Nuromuscular blocking agent Indications –Intubation Action –Competes with acetylcholine for receptors at neuromuscular junction
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Contraindications –Myasthenia gravis Precautions –Increased neuromuscular blockade with lidocaine, bacitracin, verapamil Adverse reactions, SE –Does NOT affect consciousness –Arrhythmias
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Route & dosage –0.5 mg/kg IV –Duration 20-30 min. How supplied 50 mg/2 ml tubex or vial
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Miscellaneous drugs
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We’ll talk about Aspirin (again) Acetaminophen Activated charcoal Decadron D50 Diphenhydramine Epinephrine 1:1000 Inapsine Glucagon Glucose, Oral Heparin Haloperidol Ipecac Mannitol Solu-Medrol Oxytocin Phenergan Pralidoxime Streptokinase Thiamine Terbutaline
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Aspirin (acetysalicylate acid, ASA) Class –Salicylate First synthesized in mid-19 th century Indication –Inflammatory disorders –Fever –TIA –MI
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Action –Produces analgesia –Reduces inflammation and fever by inhibiting the synthesis of prostoglandins –Decreases platelet aggregation
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New Info! New England Journal of Medicine, 3/05 Men 50 y/o or more (no clinical evidence of coronary disease). ASA - Risk of MI 44% less No significant effect on risk of stroke and no effect on mortality from cardiovascular causes Women 65 y/o or more (no history of cardiovascular disease) ASA - No significant effect on risk of MI or risk of death from cardiovascular causes BUT 24% reduction in risk of ischemic stroke and 17% reduction in stroke risk overall
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Conclusion of study Women < 65 y/o Reasonable to avoid prescribing low-dose aspirin (75-100mg) as a preventative measure for coronary disease Rx for stroke – left to pt and Dr
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity –Bleeding disorders or thrombocytopenia Precautions –GI bleeds or ulcers –Chronic alcohol use/abuse –Severe renal disease –Viral infections –Pregnancy
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Adverse reactions, SE –GI bleeding –Anaphylaxis –Laryngeal edema –Dyspepsia, epigastric distress –Heartburn, nausea
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Dosage & route –Pain, Fever PO, Rectal –325 – 500 mg q 3 h OR –325 – 650 mg q 4 h –Not to exceed 4 g/day –Cardiac chest pain PO 81 mg x 3 chewable children's aspirin (243 mg) –(UNLESS TAKING COUMADIN) How supplied –Children's aspirin, 81 mg tablets –Aspirin 325 - 500 mg tablets
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Tylenol acetaminophen, APAP Class –Antipyretic agent Indications –Mild pain –Fever Action –Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins that serve as mediators of pain and fever –Has no significant anti-inflammatory properties
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Hepatic disease, renal disease Adverse reactions, SE –Hepatic failure
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Route & dosage –PO (adults) 325 – 650 mg q 4 h –Rectal (children & infants) 80 mg q 4-6 h (infants 3 – 11 mo children 1 – 3 y/o) –How supplied 500 mg tablets 80 mg suppositories
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Acti-Char, Actidose activated charcoal Class –Antidote Indications –Acute management of many poisonings following emesis/lavage Action –Binds drugs and chemicals in the GI tract
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Contraindications –None known Precautions –Cyanide, corrosive, ethanol, petroleum, organic solvent or iron poisoning Adverse reactions, SE –Black stool
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Route & dosage –Adults, PO – 25 – 100 g –Children 1-12 y/o, PO – 25-50 g –Children < 1 y/o, PO 1 g/kg How supplied –Oral suspension with sorbitol, 15-50 g in 120-140 ml
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Decadron dexamethasone sodium phosphate Class –Short acting gluco-corticoid Indications –Cerebral edema Action –Suppresses inflammation
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Contraindications –Active untreated infections –Lactation Precautions –Chronic treatment –Children
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Adverse reactions, SE –Peptic ulcers –Thromboembolism –Depression –Euphoria –Muscle wasting –Cushingoid appearance –Osteoporosis
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Route & Dosages –10 – 100 mg IVP 10 mg initially, then 4 – 6 mg q 6 hr for 2-4 days then taper off over 5-7 days How supplied –10 mg/ml in 10 ml vial
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D 50 Dextrose 50% Class –Caloric agent (carbohydrate) Indication –Hypoglycemia –Altered mentation when history unobtainable
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Contraindications –Allergies to corn or corn products Precautions –Chronic alcoholics –Severe malnutrition
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Adverse reactions, SE –None if blood glucose is less than 80 mg/dcL –Venous irritation Interactions: –Will alter requirements for insulin
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How Supplied: –25 gm in 50 ml (50% dextrose) –12.5 gm in 50 ml (25% dextrose) Route & Dosage –IV: Adults 20-50 ml of 50% solution slow infusion –IV: Infants and neonates 250-500 mg/kg/dose (as 25% dextrose)
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Important note –Assess IV site frequently for extravasation; will cause tissue necrosis; immediately stop administration of drug –Check for free blood return into syringe several times during administration
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Benadryl diphenhydramine Class –Antihistamine Indication –Relief of allergic symptoms –Anaphylaxis –Parkinsons disease –Dystonic reactions
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Action –Competes for histamine receptor sites –Blocks histamine –Significant CNS depressant properties
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity –Acute asthmatic episode Precautions –Geriatrics –Severe liver disease
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Adverse reactions, SE –Drowsiness –Anorexia –Dry mouth Route & dosage –10-50 mg IVP q 2-3 h How supplied –5 mg/ml in 10 ml preload or tubex
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Inapsine droperidol Class –Tranquilizer –Antiemetic Indications –Sedation of combative patients to facilitate restraint –N/V
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Action –Similar to haloperidol, alters action of dopamine in CNS –Allays apprehension and provides a state of mental detachment and indifference while maintaining a state of reflex alertness.
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity –CNS depression –Severe liver disease or cardiac disease Precautions –Hypotension may occur; have fluids available –Elderly
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Adverse reactions, SE Seizures Extrapyramidal reactions Hypotension tachycardia
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Route & Dosage –Chemical restraint 0.625 – 10 mg slow IV or IM (Usual dose 2.5 – 5.0 mg) Onset 3 – 10 min. Peak 30 min. Duration 2-4 hr. –Antiemetic 0.5 – 1 mg q 4 hr How supplied –2.5 mg/ml in 2 ml preload
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Epinephrine 1:1,000 Class –Adrenergic agonist –Vasopressor Indications –Management of reversible airway disease –Management of severe allergic reaction –Cardiac arrest
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Action –Affects both beta 1 and beta 2 receptor sites –Has alpha 1 properties –Produces bronchodilation –Vasoconstriction –Inhibits release of mediators from mast cells
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Cardiac disease –Hypertension
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Adverse reactions, SE –Nervousness –Restlessness –Tremor –Angina –Arrhythmias –Hypertension
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Route & dosage –Anaphylactic/ Acute Asthma: – SQ or IM 0.1 – 0.5 mg q 10-15 min. How supplied –1 mg/ml in 1 mg tubex or preload
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Glucagon Class –Hormone Indications –Acute management of severe hypoglycemia –Antidote to Beta-adrenergic blocking agent, calcium channel blockers
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Action –Stimulates hepatic production of glucose from glycogen stores –Relaxes smooth muscle of GI tract –Has positive inotropic and chronotropic effects
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity to beef or pork protein Precautions –Pheochromocytoma
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Adverse reactions & side effects –N/V Drug Interactions –Large doses may inhance effects of Warfarin
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Route & dosage –Hypoglycemia: 1 mg IV or IM –Antidote to Beta-blockers: 0.25–2mg IV –Antidote to Calcium channel blockers: 2 mg IV How supplied –1 mg glucagon in powder for injection with diluent of glycerin & small amount of hydrochloric acid –Mix immediately before administration
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Oral Glucose Class –Glycemic agent Indications –Hypoglycemia Action –Increases blood glucose
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Contraindications –Loss of gag reflex Precautions –Decreased mentation Route & dosage –25 gm glucose, oral
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Haldol haloperidol Class –Antipsychotic agent Indications –Acute and chronic psychosis –Tourette’s syndrome –N/V from surgery or chemotherapy
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Action –Alters effect of dopamine in CNS –Has anticholinergic, alpha-adrenergic blocking activity
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Geriatrics –Cardiac disease
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Adverse reactions, SE –Seizures –Blurred vision, dry eyes –Constipation, dry mouth Route & dosage –0.5 – 5 mg IV or IM How supplied –5 mg/ml in 1-ml tubex
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Heparin Class –Anticoagulant Indication –Thromboembolic disorders Action –Potentiates the inhibitory effect of antithrombin
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity –Uncontrolled bleeding Precautions –Spinal cord or brain injury –Bleeding disorder –Women > 60 –Severe uncontrolled hypertension –Hemorrhagic stroke
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Adverse reactions, SE –Bleeding –Anemia –Thrombocytopenia Route & dosage –Anticoagulation 10,000 u IV followed by 5,000 – 10,000u q 4-6 h –Continuous infusion 20,000 – 40,000u infused over 24 h How supplied –5,000 u/ml in vial
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Ipecac Class –Antidote Indications –Induce vomiting in early managment of OD/poisoning Action –Stimulates chemoreceptor trigger zone in CNS and irritates gastric mucosa
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Contraindications –Decreased mentation –Inebriated –Seizing patient Precautions –Pregnancy, lactation, children < 6 mo
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Adverse reactions, SE –Myocarditis –Arrhythmias Route & dosage –PO (adults) 15-30 ml may repeat at 15 ml in 20-30 min –PO (children) 15 ml may repeat in 20-30 min How supplied –Syrup 15 ml or 30 ml containers
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Mannitol 20% Class –Diuretic agent Indications –Increased ICP Action –Increases osmotic pressure of glomerular filtrate, inhibits reabsorption of water and electrolytes
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Contraindications –Dehydration –Active intracranial bleeding Precautions –Pregnancy, lactation Adverse reactions, SE –Transient volume expansion
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Route & dosage –IV, 1-2 g/kg slow IVP (over 30 min.) How supplied –2 g in 20 ml vial
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Solu-Medrol methylprednisolone sodium succinate Class: –An intermediate-acting glucocorticoid –Anti-inflammatory –Immunosuppressant Indications: –Management of acute spinal cord injury –Used systemically for chronic diseases Inflammatory Allergic Autoimmune disorders
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Action –Stimulates the synthesis of enzymes needed to decrease the inflammatory response. Suppresses the immune system by reducing activity and volume of lymphatic system, and possibly reduces reactivity of tissue to antigen- antibody interactions
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Contraindications –Active untreated infections –Systemic fungal infections –Don’t give live virus vaccines if patient on methylprednisolone Precautions –GI ulcerations –Renal disease –Hypertension
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Adverse reactions and side effects –Depression, euphoria –Hypertension –Nausea, anorexia –Decreased wound healing –Muscle wasting –Osteoporosis
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Route and dosage –Spinal cord injury 30 mg/kg over 15 min. initially, then 45 min. later initiate continuous infusion of 5.4 mg/kg/hr for 23 hrs. How supplied –4 mg/ml, 10 mg/ml, 20 mg/ml vial
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Pitocin Oxytocin Class –Hormone Indication –Induction of labor at term –Postpartum control of bleeding
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Action –Stimulates smooth muscle –Has vasopressor and antidiuretic effects
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –First and second stage of labor Adverse reactions, SE –Coma –Seizure –Intracranial hemorrhage –Fetal asphyxia –Painful contractions
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Route & dosage –Induction of labor: 0.5 – 2 milliunits/min; increase by 1-2 milliunits/min q 15-60 min to result –Postpartum hemorrhage 10 units infused at 20-40 milliunits/min. How supplied –10 units/ml in 0.5 and 1 ml ampules –1 ml preloads
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Phenergan Promethazine Class –Antiemetic agent –Antihistamine –Sedative hypnotic Indications –Preoperative sedation –Allergic conditions –Motion sickness
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Action –Blocks histamine effects –Inhibitory effect on chemoreceptor trigger zone in medulla –Significant anticholinergic activity
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Hypertension –Sleep apnea –Epilepsy Adverse reactions, SE –Neuroleptic malignant syndrome –Confusion, disorientation, sedation
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Route & dosage –Antihistamine: IV, IM, PR, 25 mg; repeat in 2 hr –Sedation: IV, IM, PR, 25-50 mg How supplied –25 mg/ml in 1 ml ampules and 1 and 10 ml vials –Suppositories: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg.
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Protopam Chloride, 2 PAM Pralidoxime Cl Class –Antidote –Anticholinesterase poisoning inhibitor Indication –After Atropine in severe cases of organophosphate poisoning Muscle twitching, paralysis Action –Reactivates cholinesterase
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Contraindications –Inorganic phosphate poisoning Precautions –Tachycardia, laryngospasm, muscle rigidity with rapid infusion –Reduce dosage for patient with impaired renal function
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Adverse reactions, SE –Dizziness, headache –Tachycardia –Nausea –Blurred vision
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Route & dosage –1 – 2 g SLOW IV bolus or –IV infusion over 30-60 min. after administration of Atropine –For infusion; mix 1 g in 250 ml NS How supplied –1 g/20 ml vial –Must be reconstituted with 20 ml sterile water
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Streptokinase Class –Thrombolytic agent Indications –AMI < 12 h old –Pulmonary emboli –DVT Action –Convert plasminogen to plasmin; degrades fibrin
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Contraindications –Active internal bleed –CVA –Recent CNS trauma or surgery –Severe uncontrolled hypertension Precautions –Surgery with in 10 days –Trauma –GI or GU bleeding –Recent arterial puncture
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Adverse reactions, SE –Intracranial hemorrhage –GI bleeding –Retroperitoneal bleeding –GU tract bleeding –Anaphylaxis –Reperfusion arrhythmias
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Route & dosage –MI 1.5 million IU infused over 60 min. –DVT, PE 250,000 IU loading dose over 30 min., followed by 100,000 IU/h for 24 – 72 h
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How supplied –Powder for injection; 250,000 IU/vial, or 1,500,000 IU/vial –Reconstitute with 5 ml NaCl or D5W (direct to side of vial) –Swirl gently; do not shake –Dilute further with NaCl for total volume of 45-500 ml –45 ml for MI –90 ml for DVT Administer through filter
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Thiamine Class –Vitamin B-1 Indications –Treatment of thiamine deficiency (Beriberi) –Prevention of Wernicke’s encephalopathy –Dietary supplement in pt with GI disease, alcoholism, or cirrhosis
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Actions –Required for carbohydrate metabolism Distribution –Widely distributed Metabolism & excretion –Metabolized by the liver. –Excess amounts excreted unchanged by kidneys
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Half-life –Unknown Contraindications –None in prehospital setting Precautions –Wernicke’s encephalopathy Condition may be worsened unless thiamine is administered before glucose.
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Adverse reactions & side effects –None in prehospital setting Interactions –May inhance neuromuscular blocking agents
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How supplied –100 mg/ml in 1 ml ampules and prefilled syringes Route and dosage –100 mg IVP (may be given IM)
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Brethine terbutaline Class –Bronchodilator Indication –Asthma –COPD –Preterm labor Action –Results in accumulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate at beta-adrenergic receptors
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Contraindications –Hypersensitivity Precautions –Near-term pregnancy Adverse reactions, SE –Paradoxical bronchospasm –Nervousness, restlessness, tremor
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Route & dosage –Preterm labor: IV, 10 mcg/min., increase by 5 mcg/min until contractions stop. How supplied –1 mg/ml in 1 ml tubex
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