Drug names, dosages, memorizing
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| GENERIC NAME for Ventolin | Albuterol
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| GENERIC NAME for Proventil | Albuterol
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| BRAND NAME for Albuterol | Proventil, ventolin
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| Albuterol CLASS | Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
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| Albuterol MECHANISM OF ACTION | Selective beta 2 agonist that stimulates adrenergic receptors of the Sympathomimetic nervous system resulting in smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature.
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| Albuterol DOSE/ROUTE Adult | 2.5mg. Over 10-15 minutes. MDI 1-2 inhalations with 5 minutes in between.
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| Albuterol DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric | administer solution of 0.05-0.15 mg/kg/dose. May repeat every 20 min. up to 3 doses.
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| GENERIC NAME for Atropine | None
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| BRAND NAME for Atropine | Atropine
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| Atropine CLASS | Anticholinergic agent
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| Atropine MECHANISM OF ACTION | Parasympatholytic, Inhibits action of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites. Increases HR in life threatening bradyarrhythmias.
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| Atropine DOSE/ROUTE ADULT Asystole and Bradycardic PEA | 1mg IV/IO push may repeat every 3-5 minutes up to 3 doses.
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| Atropine DOSE/ROUTE Adult Unstable Bradycardia | 0.5 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes not to exceed 3mg total.
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| Atropine DOSE/ROUTE Adult Organophosphate Poisoning | Extremely large doses (2-4mg or higher)
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| Atropine DOSE/ROUTE PEDEATRIC | 0.02 mg/kg IV/IO push. May double for second dose. Minimum single dose is 0.1 mg.
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| Atropine DOSE/ROUTE Maximum single dose in child | 0.5mg.
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| Atropine DOSE/ROUTE Child total dose | 1mg.
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| Atropine DOSE/ROUTE Adolescent single dose | 1mg and
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| Atropine DOSE/ROUTE Adolescent total dose | 2mg.
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| GENERIC NAME for Benadryl | Diphenhydramine
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| BRAND NAME for Diphenhydramine | Benadryl
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| Diphenhydramine CLASS | Antihistamine
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| Diphenhydramine MECHANISM OF ACTION | Blocks cellular histamine receptors
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| Diphenhydramine DOSE/ROUTE Adult | 25-50mg IV, IM, or PO.
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| Diphenhydramine DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric | 1-2 mg/kg IV. IO slowly, or IM. If given PO
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| GENERIC NAME for Calcium Chloride | None
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| BRAND NAME for Calcium Chloride | Calcium Chloride
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| Calcium Chloride CLASS | Electrolyte
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| Calcium Chloride MECHANISM OF ACTION | Increases cardiac contractile state (positive inotropic effect), May enhance ventricular automaticity
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| Calcium Chloride DOSE/ROUTE Adult | 500-1000mg (5-10 ml of a 10% solution) IV/IO push for Hyperkalemia and calcium channel blocker overdose. May be repeated as needed.
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| Calcium Chloride DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric | 20mg/kg (.2 ml/kg) slow IV/IO push. Maximum 1 gram dose. May be repeated in 10 minutes.
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| GENERIC NAME for Activated charcoal | None
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| BRAND NAME for Activated charcoal | Activated charcoal
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| Activated charcoal CLASS | Adsorbent
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| Activated charcoal MECHANISM OF ACTION | Adsorbs toxic substances from the GI tract.
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| Activated charcoal DOSE/ROUTE Adult | 1-2g/kg PO or NGT.
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| Activated charcoal DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric | 1-2g/kg PO or NGT.
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| GENERIC NAME for D5W | 5% dextrose in water
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| BRAND NAME for 5% dextrose in water | D5W
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| D5W CLASS | Hypotonic dextrose-containing solution
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| D5W MECHANISM OF ACTION | D5W provides nutrients in the form of dextrose as well as free water.
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| D5W DOSE/ROUTE | D5W is usually administered through a minidrip (60 drops/ml) set at a rate of ?to keep open? (TKO)
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| GENERIC NAME Decadron | Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
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| GENERIC NAME Hexadrol | Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
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| BRAND NAME for Dexamethasone sodium phosphate | Decadron, Hexadrol
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| Decadron CLASS | Corticosteroid
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| Decadron MECHANISM OF ACTION | Suppresses acute and chronic inflammation. Immunosuppressive effects.
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| Decadron DOSE/ROUTE Adult | 10-100mg IV (1mg/kg slow IV bolus)
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| Decadron DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric | 0.25-1mg/kg/dose IV, IO, IM
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| GENERIC NAME for Dextrose 50% | Dextrose 50%, D50
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| BRAND NAME for Dextrose 50% | Dextrose 50%, D50
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| Dextrose 50% CLASS | Carbohydrate, hyperglycemic
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| Dextrose 50% MECHANISM OF ACTION | Aerobic metabolic substrate (ATP production). Reverses CNS effects of hypoglycemia by rapidly increasing serum glucose levels. Provides short-term osmotic diuresis.
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| Dextrose 50% DOSE/ROUTE ADULT Hypoglycemia | 25-100 ml of D50 (12.5-50 Gm, 2 to 2 amps)
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| Dextrose 50% DOSE/ROUTE ADULT altered level of consciousness | 25-100 ml of D50 (12.5-50 Gm, 2 to 2 amps)
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| Dextrose 50% DOSE/ROUTE ADULT seizures of unknown etiology | 25-100 ml of D50 (12.5-50 Gm, 2 to 2 amps) IV
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| Dextrose 50% DOSE/ROUTE ADULT Hyperkalemia | 50 Gm of Dextrose IV total may be given over 1 hour.
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| Dextrose 50% DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric | (14 yrs and below includes infant) Administer 0.5 - 1 Gm/kg of a dextrose 10% solution
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| GENERIC NAME for Valium | Diazepam
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| BRAND NAME for Diazepam | Valium
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| Valium CLASS | Benzodiazepine, sedative hypnotic, anticonvulsant
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| Valium MECHANISM OF ACTION | Potentiates effects of inhibitory neurotransmitters. Raises seizure threshold. Induces amnesia and sedation.
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| Valium DOSE/ROUTE Adult, seizure activity | 5-10mg IV q 10-15 minutes prn. Max dose 30mg.
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| Valium DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric, seizure activity | 0.2-0.5mg slowly q 2-5 minutes up to 5mg. max dose 10mg/kg.
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| Valium DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric, rectally | 0.5 mg/kg via 2?? rectal catheter and flush with 2-3ml of air after administration.
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| Valium DOSE/ROUTE Adult, cardioversion sedation | 5-15mg IV over 5-10 minutes prior to cardioversion.
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| GENERIC NAME for Cardizem | DILTIAZEM
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| BRAND NAME for DILTIAZEM | Cardizem
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| Cardizem CLASS | Calcium Channel Blocker, Calcium antagonist
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| Cardizem MECHANISM OF ACTION | slows SA and AV conduction and dilates coronary and peripheral arteries and arterioles. Slows the vent. rate associated with a-fib, a-flutter,& reduces coronary and peripheral vascular resistance.
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| Cardizem DOSE/ROUTE Adult Initial | 0.25 mg/kg IVP (usually 20 mg) administered over 2 minutes
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| Cardizem DOSE/ROUTE Adult repeat | in 15 minutes 0.35 mg/kg IVP administered over 2 minutes
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| Cardizem DOSE/ROUTE Adult Maintenance infusion | 5.0 to 15 mg/hr
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| Cardizem DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric Dosage | The safety of this drug for use in children has not been established.
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| GENERIC NAME for Adrenalin | Epinephrine
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| BRAND NAME for Epinephrine | Adrenalin
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| Epinephrine CLASS | Sympathomimetic
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| Epinephrine MECHANISM OF ACTION | Direct acting alpha and beta-agonist. Alpha, Vasoconstriction. Beta-1, Positive inotropic, chronotropic, and dromtropic effects. Beta-2 bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of skeletal vasculature.
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| Epinephrine DOSE/ROUTE Adult Mild allergic reactions and asthma | 0.3-0.5 mg ?(0.3-0.5ml of 1:1000) SC.
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| Epinephrine DOSE/ROUTE Adult Anaphylaxis | 0.1mg (1ml of 1:10,000) IV/IO over 5 minutes.
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| Epinephrine DOSE/ROUTE Adult Cardiac arrest | IV/IO dose 1 mg (10ml of 1:10,000 solution) every 3-5 minutes during resuscitation. Follow each dose with 20 mL flush and elevate arm for 10-20 secs.
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| Epinephrine DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric Mild allergic reactions and asthma | 0.01 mg/kg of 1:1,000 solution SC.
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| Epinephrine DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric Cardiac arrest | IV/IO dose 0.01 mg/kg of 1:10,000 solution every 3-5 minutes during arrest.
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| GENERIC NAME for ETOMIDATE | ETOMIDATE
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| BRAND NAME for ETOMIDATE | none
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| ETOMIDATE CLASS | Sedative/hypnotic agent
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| ETOMIDATE MECHANISM OF ACTION | Produces hypnosis rapidly causing CNS depression and anesthesia. No analgesic effect
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| ETOMIDATE DOSE/ROUTE ADULT | 0.3 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds
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| GENERIC NAME for Glucagon | None
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| BRAND NAME for Glucagon | Glucagon
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| Glucagon CLASS | Hyperglycemic agent, pancreatic hormone, insulin antagonist
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| Glucagon MECHANISM OF ACTION | Increases blood glucose level by stimulating glycogenolysis. Unknown mechanism of stabilizing cardiac rhythm in beta blocker overdose. Minimal positive inotropic and chronotropic effect. Decreases GI motility and secretions.
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| Glucagon DOSE/ROUTE Adult, Hypoglycemia | 0.5-1mg IM. May repeat in 7-10 minutes.
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| Glucagon DOSE/ROUTE Adult, Calcium channel blocker or beta blocker overdose | 3mg initially, followed by an infusion at 3mg/hr as necessary.
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| Glucagon DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric, hypoglycemia | 0.5-1mg IM.
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| Glucagon DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric, calcium channel blocker and beta blocker overdose | Not recommended.
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| GENERIC NAME for Atrovent | IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
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| BRAND NAME for IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE | Atrovent
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| Atrovent CLASS | anticholinergic, bronchodilator
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| Atrovent MECHANISM OF ACTION | Anticholinergic (parasympatholytic) agent appears to inhibit vagally-mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine, the transmitter released from the vagal nerve.
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| Atrovent DOSE/ROUTE | Give 500 mcg in 2.5 ml normal saline (1 unit dose vial)
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