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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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