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pharmacology

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Classification:
Antiplatelet
Chest pain suspected cardiac origin
Acute coronary syndrome / MI
Contraindications:
Allergy to aspirin
Active bleeding
History of GI bleeding
Pediatric patients with viral illness (Reye syndrome)
Dose:
160–324 mg (chewable)
Route:
Oral (chewed)
Onset / Duration:
Onset: 5–10 min
Duration: several hours
BRONCHODILATOR (Albuterol)
Classification:
Beta-2 adrenergic agonist
Bronchodilator
Indications:
Wheezing
Asthma
COPD
Bronchospasm
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity
Use caution in tachycardia, heart disease
Dose:
2.5 mg via nebulizer
Or 1–2 puffs MDI (90 mcg each)
Route:
Inhalation (nebulizer or MDI)
Onset / Duration:
Onset: 5 minutes
Duration: 2–6 hours
EPINEPHRINE
Classification:
Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Vasopressor
Indications:
Anaphylaxis
Severe asthma
Cardiac arrest
Contraindications:
NONE in life-threatening emergencies
Use caution in cardiac patients
Dose (common EMT doses):
Anaphylaxis IM: 0.3–0.5 mg (1:1000)
Pediatric: 0.01 mg/kg
Auto-injector: 0.3 mg adult / 0.15 mg pediatric
Route:
IM (thigh)
Auto-injector
IV (advanced)
Onset / Duration:
Onset: 1–2 minutes
Duration: 10–20 minutes
NALOXONE (NARCAN)
Classification:
Opioid antagonist
Indications:
Suspected opioid overdose
Respiratory depression
Unconscious with pinpoint pupils
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity (rare)
Use caution — may cause violent withdrawal
Dose:
0.4–2 mg
May repeat every 2–3 minutes
Route:
IN (intranasal)
IM
IV (advanced)
Onset / Duration:
Onset: 2–3 minutes
Duration: 30–90 minutes
Created by: user-2017850
 

 



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