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lasix, d50, amiodarone, versed, succs

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D50 GENERIC NAME   D50  
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D50 BRAND NAME   Dextrose 50%,  
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D50 CLASS   Carbohydrate, hyperglycemic  
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D50 MECHANISM OF ACTION   Increases blood glucose concentrations  
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D50 INDICATIONS   hypoglycemia, Hyperkalemia, ALOC of unknown etiology  
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D50 CONTRAINDICATIONS   DT’S, Intracranial and intraspinal hemorrhage, and solution not clear.  
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D50 ADVERSE REACTIONS   Hyperglycemia, Warmth, burning, or pain of the peripheral veins.  
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D50 INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS   Diazepam will precipitate if given concurrently without flushing  
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D50 ADULT DOSE/ROUTE Hypoglycemia, ALOC of unknown etiology   10-25g, IV  
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D50 ADULT DOSE/ROUTE Hyperkalemia   25g IV  
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D50 ADULT DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric Dosage >2 years   2ml/kg of dextrose 50%  
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D50 ADULT DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric Dosage <2 years   2-4ml/kg of 10%  
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D50 ONSET OF ACTION   Seconds  
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D50 PEAK EFFECTS   Variable  
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D50 DURATION OF ACTION   Variable  
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D50 AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE   2 - 4 prefilled syringe  
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Lasix GENERIC NAME   Furosemide  
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Lasix BRAND NAME   Lasix  
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Lasix CLASS   Loop diuretic  
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Lasix MECHANISM OF ACTION   Inhibits electrolyte reabsorption and promotes excretion of sodium, potassium, chloride.  
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Lasix INDICATIONS   CHF, Pulmonary edema, hypertensive crisis.  
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Lasix CONTRAINDICATIONS   Hypovolemia, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.  
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Lasix ADVERSE REACTIONS   orthostatic hypotension, Hypokalemia, ECG changes, vertigo, weakness  
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Lasix NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION   Ototoxicity and deafness can occur with rapid administration.  
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Lasix INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS   Lithium toxicity may be potentiated by sodium depletion. Digitalis toxicity may be potentiated by potassium depletion.  
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Lasix Adult DOSE/ROUTE   0.5-1.0 mg/kg injected IV over 1-2 minutes. If no response dose at 2 mg/kg over 2 minutes.  
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Lasix Pediatric DOSE/ROUTE   1 mg/kg/dose IV, IO  
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Lasix ONSET OF ACTION   5 minutes  
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Lasix PEAK EFFECTS   60 minutes  
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Lasix DURATION OF ACTION   6 hours  
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Lasix AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE   100 mg  
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Succinylcholine GENERIC NAME   Succinylcholine  
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Succinylcholine BRAND NAME   Anectine  
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Succinylcholine CLASS   Depolarizing paralyzing agent  
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Succinylcholine MECHANISM OF ACTION   Binds to the receptors for acetylcholine, resulting in muscle paralysis  
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Succinylcholine INDICATIONS   To facilitate intubation.  
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Succinylcholine CONTRAINDICATIONS   Malignant hypothermia, burns, truama  
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Succinylcholine ADVERSE REACTIONS   Apnea, Malignant Hyperthermia, arrhythmias, hypertension, hypotension,  
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Succinylcholine INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS   Effects potentiated by oxytocin, beta blockers, and organophosphates. Diazepam may reduce the duration of action.  
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Succinylcholine ADULT DOSE/ROUTE   1-2mg/kg rapid IV. Repeat once if needed.  
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Succinylcholine PEDIATRIC DOSE/ROUTE   1-1.5 mg/kg rapid IV/IO. Repeat once if needed.  
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Succinylcholine ONSET OF ACTION   1 minute  
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Succinylcholine PEAK EFFECTS   1-3 minutes  
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Succinylcholine DURATION OF ACTION   5 minutes  
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Succinylcholine AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE   400mg.  
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Versed GENERIC NAME   Midazolam  
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Versed BRAND NAME   Versed  
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Versed CLASS   Short-acting benzodiazepine CNS depressant  
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Versed MECHANISM OF ACTION   Anxiolytic and sedative properties similar to other benzodiazepines, memory impairment  
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Versed INDICATIONS   Sedation, anxiety, skeletal muscle relaxation  
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Versed CONTRAINDICATIONS   Narrow angle glaucoma,Pregnant women  
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Versed ADVERSE REACTIONS   Respiratory depression/arrest, Hypotension, N/V, Headache, Cardiac arrest  
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Versed INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS   Should not be used in patients who have taken a CNS depressant  
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Versed ADULT DOSE/ROUTE   2-2.5 mg over 2 minutes. May repeat in 2 min.  
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Versed Peds DOSE/ROUTE >12   same as adult  
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Versed Peds DOSE/ROUTE >6 AND <12   0.05mg/kg up to .4 mg/kg  
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Versed ONSET OF ACTION   3 minutes  
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Versed PEAK EFFECTS   variable  
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Versed DURATION OF ACTION   6 hours  
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Versed AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE   10mg optional  
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AMIODARONE GENERIC NAME   AMIODARONE  
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AMIODARONE BRAND NAME   CORDARONE  
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AMIODARONE CLASS   ANTIARRHYTHMIC  
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AMIODARONE MECHANISM OF ACTION   Blocks myocardial sodium, and potassium channels  
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AMIODARONE INDICATIONS   Ventricular arrhythmias, second line agent for atrial arrhythmias.  
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AMIODARONE CONTRAINDICATIONS   S.S.S., 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, cardiogenic shock  
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AMIODARONE ADVERSE REACTIONS   Hypotension, bradycardia  
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AMIODARONE INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS   Beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers may potentiate Bradycardia, sinus arrest and av heart blocks.  
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AMIODARONE ADULT DOSE/ROUTE for V-fib and pulseless V-Tach   300mg IV/IO. May repeat at 150mg in 3-5 minutes  
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AMIODARONE PEDS DOSE/ROUTE for V-fib and pulseless V-Tach   5mg/kg (max dose 300mg) may repeat up to 2 times.  
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AMIODARONE ADULT DOSE/ROUTE for relatively stable pt’s with arrhythmias like PVC’s or wide complex tachycardia with a strong pulse   150mg in 100ml of D5W over 10 min.  
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AMIODARONE PEDS DOSE/ROUTE for relatively stable pt’s with arrhythmias like PVC’s or wide complex tachycardia with a strong pulse   5mg/kg over 20 min.  
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AMIODARONE ONSET OF ACTION   Immediate  
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AMIODARONE PEAK EFFECTS   15 min.  
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AMIODARONE DURATION OF ACTION   45 min.  
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AMIODARONE AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE   300mg optional  
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