Emergency medications for Medical Assistants
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| adrenalin | Also called epinephrine. A vasoconstrictor. Relieves anaphylactic shock.
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| aminophylline | A bronchodialator. Relieves smooth muscle of respiratory tract.
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| Benadryl | Diphenhydramine. An antihistimine that relieves allergy symptoms.
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| Compazine | Prochlorperazine. An entiemetic. Relieves symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
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| dextrose | Used for hypoglycemia to counteract hyperinsulinism.
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| digoxin | Cardiac drug. Used for congestive heart failure, arrhythmias. Slows and strengthens heartbeat.
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| Diuril | Chlorothiazide. Promotes excretion of urine.
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| hydrocortisone | An anti-inflammatory. Used to suppress swelling and shock.
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| Ipecac syrup | Emetic. Used to induce vomiting in certain types of poisonings.
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| nitroglycerin | Vasodialator. Dilates coronary arteries. Used in the treatment of angina pectoris.
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| Valium | Diazepam. Antianxiety, muscle relaxant. Used to calm very anxious patients and to relax muscles. Schedule IV drug and must be kept in locked cabinet.
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| narcan | Naloxone hydrochloride. Antidote. Used in narcotic overdose.
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| amiodarone | ventricular antidysrhythmic, first line for VF and Pulseless VT
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| cardizem | used to lower rate in atrial fibrillation and PSVT
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| digibind | used to treat digitalis toxicity
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| MONA | morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin and aspirin
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