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Pharmacology

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Converted to phenytoin and causes the anticonvulsant properties associated with that drug.   Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant)  
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Indicated for seizure control and status epilepticus.   Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant)  
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Contraindicated for seizures due to hypoglycemia, sinus brady, Heart Block, Stokes-Adam Syndrome, late pg/lactating mothers.   Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant)  
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Cautioned for hepatic/renal impairment, alcoholism, hypotension, bradycardia, heart block, severe CAD, diabetes, hyperglycemia, respiratory depression.   Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant)  
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Dosage: 15-20mg PE/kg IV given at 100-150mg PE/min (PE= phenytoin equivalent)   Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant)  
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Rapid acting, potent diuretic and antihypertensivee that inhibits sodium reabsorbtion by the kidney.   Furosemide (Diuretic)  
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Its vasodilating effects reduce venous return and cardiac workload.   Furosemide (Diuretic)  
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Indicated for CHF and pulmonary edema   Furosemide (Diuretic)  
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Contraindicated for fluid and electrolyte depletion, hepatic coma,and pg (unless life treatening)   Furosemide (Diuretic)  
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Cautioned for infants, elderly, hepatic empairment, nephrotic syndrome, cardigenic shock associated w AMI, pts on digitalis or potassium-depleting steroids.   Furosemide (Diuretic)  
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Dosage: 0.5-1.0mg/kg slow/1-2min; no response then 2mg/kg slow/1-2min   Furosemide (Diuretic)  
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Protein secreted by pancreatic cells that causes a breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose.   Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic)  
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Inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose.   Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic)  
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Indicated for hypoglycemia w/o IV access and to reverse beta-blocker OD.   Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic)  
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Contraindicated for hypersensitivity to glucagon or protein compounds.   Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic)  
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Cautioned for cardiovascular or renal impairment.   Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic)  
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Effective only if there are sufficient stores of glycogen in the liver.   Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic)  
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Dosage: Hypoglycemia: 1mg IM/SQ repeat q 5-20min. PED: 0.03mg/kg IM/SQ   Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic)  
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Dosage: Beta-Blocker OD: 3mg IV/1min. PED: 50-150mcg/kg IV/1min   Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic)  
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Believed to block dopamine receptors in the brain associated w mood and behavior.   Haloperidol (Antipsychotic)  
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Is a potent antiemetic, and impairs temp regulation.   Haloperidol (Antipsychotic)  
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Indicated for Acute psychotic episodes.   Haloperidol (Antipsychotic)  
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Contraindicated for Parkinson's, seizure disorders, coma, alcohol depression, CNS depression, thyrotoxicosis, with other sedatives.   Haloperidol (Antipsychotic)  
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Cautioned for elderly or debilitated pts, urinary retention, glaucoma, severe CVD, anticonvulsant, anticoagulant, or lithium therapy.   Haloperidol (Antipsychotic)  
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Dosage: 2-10mg IM   Haloperidol (Antipsychotic)  
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Dosage: PED: >3yrs: 0.015-0.15mg/kg/day PO in 2 or 3 divided doses.   Haloperidol (Antipsychotic)  
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Rapid onset anticoagulant, enhancing the effects of antithrombin III and blocking conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and fibrinogen to fibrin.   Heparin (Anticoagulant)  
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Indicated to prevent thrombus formation in AMI.   Heparin (Anticoagulant)  
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Contraindicated for active bleeding or bleeding tendancies, recent eye, brain, or spinal surgery, shock.   Heparin (Anticoagulant)  
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Cautioned for alcoholism, elderly, allergies, indwelling catheters, menstruation, pg, cerebral embolism.   Heparin (Anticoagulant)  
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Dosage: 60 IU/kg (Max bolus 4,000 IU)   Heparin (Anticoagulant)  
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