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Alpha/Beta Agonist Treatment of bronchospasm, anaphylactic reactions, Injection: Rapid IV infusion may cause death from cerebro-
Generic Name: Antidote cardiac arrest, management of open-angle glaucoma Adrenalin®: 0.01 mg/mL [1:100,000] (5 mL); 0.1 vascular hemorrhage or cardiac arrhythmias.
EPHINEPHRINE Ophthalmic Agent mg/mL [1:10,000] (3 mL, 10 mL); 1 mg/mL [1:1000] Monitor heart rate, BP, site of infusion for
Brand Name: Anti-glaucoma (1 mL, 2 mL, 30 mL) blanching, extravasations.
ADRENALIN
Theophylline Bronchodilator in reversible airway obstruction due to Injection, IV: 25mg/ml (10 ml, 20 ml) Avoid I.M. injection, too painful; do not inject IV
Generic Name: Derivative asthma or COPD; increase diaphragmatic contractility; Liquid, oral: 105 mg/5ml (240 ml) solution faster than 25 mg/minute.
AMINOPHYLLINE neonatal idiopathic apnea of prematurity. Tablet: 100 mg, 200 mg Encourage patient to drink adequate fluids to
decrease mucous viscosity in airway.
Monitor vital signs
Injection, as sulfate: 0.1 mg/mL (5 mL, 10 mL); 0.3 Administer undiluted by rapid IV injection; slow
Anti-cholinergic agent; Preoperative medication to inhibit salivation and mg/mL (1 mL, 30 mL); 0.4 mg/mL (1 mL, 20 mL, 30 injection may result in paradoxical bradycardia.
Antispasmodic Agent, secretions; antidote for organophosphate pesticide mL); 0.5 mg/mL (1 mL, 5 mL, 30 mL); 0.8 mg/mL (0.5 Monitor hear rate, BP, pulse, mental status.
Generic Name: Gastrointestinal; poisoning; treatment of sinus bradycardia; treatment of mL, 1 mL); 1 mg/mL (1 mL, 10 mL) IV administration requires a cardiac monitor
ATROPHINE Ophthalmic Agent exercise-induced bronchospam. Tablet, as sulfate: 0.4 mg Provide safety measures, it may cause drowsiness
SULFATE Ointment, ophthalmic, as sulfate: 0.5%, 1% (3.5 g) and restlessness
Observe for tachycardia if patient has cardiac
problems
Generic Name: Angiotensin- Management of hypertension; treatment of congestive Tablet: 12.5 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg Anaphylactic reactions can occur. Angio-edema
CAPTOPRIL Converting Enzyme heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial can occur at any time during treatment. Careful
Brand Name: (ACE) inhibitors infarction, diabetic nephropathy blood pressure monitor with first dose.
CAPOTEN Watch for hypotension effect within 1-3 hours of
first dose or new higher dose
Generic Name: Alpha2 Agonist Management of mild to moderate hypertension; either Injection, preservative free, as hydrochloride: 100 Monitor blood pressure, standing/sitting/supine,
CLONIDINE used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive mcg/ml (10 ml) respiratory rate and depth, pain relief, mental
Brand Name: Patch, transdermal, as hydrochloride: 1, 2, and 3 status, heat rate (bradycardia may be treated with
CATAPRES (0.1, 0.2, .3 mg/day, 7-day duration) atropine)
Tablet, as hydrochloride: 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg Provide security measures because it causes
drowsiness
Generic Name: Bronchodilator Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Aerosol: Ipratropium bromide 18 mcg and albuterol Monitor signs of rapid respiration
IPRATROPIUM & (COPD) in those patents that are currently on a regular sulfate 103 mcg per actuation [200 doses] (14.7 g)
ALBUTEROL bronchodilator who continue to have broncho-spasms
Brand Name: and require a second bronchodilator
COMBIVENT
Generic Name: Corticosteroid Management of adrenocortical insufficiency; relief of Injection, suspension: 25 mg/mL (5 mL, 10 mL); 50 Monitor BP
HYDROCORTISONE inflammation of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses; mg/mL (5 mL, 10 mL) IV bolus: Dilute to 50 mg/ml and administered over
Brand Name: adjunctive treatment of ulcerative colitis Injection, I.M./I.V./S.C.: 50 mg/mL (2 mL, 10 mL) : 3-5 minutes
SOLU-CORTEF 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg, 1000 mg
Tablet, oral: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
Generic Name: Anticoagulant Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis, Powder for injection, as sodium, lyophilized: 2 mg, 5 Should not be given in close proximity to other
WARFARIN pulmonary embolism; prophylaxis of systemic embolism mg drugs because absorption may be decreased.
Brand Name: after myocardial infarction Tablet, as sodium: 1 mg, 2 mg, 2.5 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, 5 Avoid all IM injections
COUMADIN mg, 6 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg
Generic Name: Benzodi azepine Management of anxiety disorders; alcohol withdrawal Protect parenteral dosage from light
DIAZEPAM Injection: 5 mg/mL (1 mL, 2 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL)
symptoms; skeletal muscle relaxant; convulsive Do not mix with other medications
Brand Name: disorders Tablet: 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg Monitor respiratory rate, heart rate, BP with IV use
DIASTAT Provide safety measures (i.e., side rails, night light,
VALIUM call button; supervise ambulation
Generic Name: Antihistamine Symptomatic relief of allergic symptoms caused by Injection, as hydrochloride: 10 mg/mL (10 mL, 30 Raise bed rails, institute safety measures, assist
DIPHENHYDRAMINE histamine release which include nasal allergies and mL); 50 mg/mL (1 mL, 10 mL) with ambulation
Brand Name: allergic dermatosis; Tablet/Capsule, as hydrochloride: 25 mg, 50 mg
BENADRYL Syrup, as hydrochloride: 12.5 mg/5 mL (5 mL, 120
mL, 240 mL, 480 mL, 3780 mL)
Generic Name: Prevention and treatment of angina pectoris; for Capsule, sustained release: 40 mg Report acute headache, rapid heartbeat
ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE Vasodilator congestive heart failure; to relieve pain, dysphagia, and Chewable: 5 mg, 10 mg Provide safety measure, it may cause drowsiness
Brand Name: spam in esophageal spasm with GE reflux Oral: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and restlessness
ISORDIL Sublingual: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
DILATRATE Sustained release: 40 mg
SORBITRATE
Generic Name: Analgesic, Topical Local anesthetic and acute treatment of ventricular I.M.: 10% [100 mg/mL] (3 mL, 5 mL) Lidocaine injection is stable at room temperature
LIDOCAINE Anti arrhythmic Agent arrhythmias from myocardial infarction, cardiac Direct I.V.: 1% [10 mg/mL] (5 mL, 10 mL); 20 mg/mL Constant EKG monitoring is necessary during IV
Brand Name: Local Anesthetic manipulation, digitalis intoxication; topical local (5 mL) administration.
XYLOCAINE anesthetic Liquid, as hydrochloride, viscous: 2% (20 mL, 100 Monitor closely for signs and symptoms of CNS
LIDODERM mL) toxicity (confusion, seizures, respiratory arrest)
Generic Name: Diuretic, Osmotic Reduction of increased intracranial pressure associated Injection: 5% [50 mg/mL] (1000 mL); 10% [100 Should be stored at room temperature and
MANNITOL with cerebral edema; promotion of diuresis in the mg/mL] (500 mL, 1000 mL); 15% [150 mg/mL] (150 protected from freezing
prevention and/or treatment of oliguria or anuria due to mL, 500 mL); 20% [200 mg/mL] (150 mL, 250 mL, Monitor I and O
acute renal failure; reduction of increases intraocular 500 mL); 25% [250 mg/mL] (50 mL)
pressure; promoting urinary excretion of toxic Solution, urogenital: 0.54% [5.4 mg/mL] (2000 mL)
substances; genitourinary irrigant in transurethral
prostatic resection of other transurethral surgical
procedures
Generic Name: Antidote Complete or partial reversal of opiod depression, Injection, as hydrochloride: 0.4 mg/mL (1 mL, 2 mL, Protect from light
NALOXONE including respiratory depression, induced by natural and 10 mL); 1 mg/mL (2 mL, 10 mL) Endotracheal: Dilute to 1-2 ml with normal saline
Brand Name: synthetic opiods. Injection, neonatal, as hydrochloride: 0.02 mg/mL (2 Iv push: Administer over 30 seconds as undiluted
NARCAN Adjunctive agent to increase blood pressure in the mL) preparation
management of septic shock IV infusion: Dilute to 4 mcg/ml in D5W or normal
saline
Monitor respiratory rate, heart rate and BP
Injection: 0.5 mg/mL (10 mL); 0.8 mg/mL (10 mL); 5 Monitor blood pressure and heart rate
Generic Name: Treatment of angina pectoris; IV for congestive heart mg/mL (1 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL, 20 mL); 10 mg/mL (5 mL, IV must be prepared in glass bottles and use
NITROGLYCERIN failure (especially when associated with acute 10 mL) special sets intended for nitroglycerin
Brand Name: Vasodilator myocardial infarction); pulmonary hypertension; Injection, solution in D5W: 25 mg (250 mL), 50 mg Clean skin before administering patches
TRANSDERMAL hypertensive emergencies occurring preoperatively (250 mL, 500 mL), 100 mg (250 mL), 200 mg (500
-NTGPATCH (especially during cardiovascular surgery) mL)
Patch, transdermal, topical: Systems designed to
deliver 0.1 mg/hr, 0.2 mg/hr, 0.4 mg/hr, 0.6 mg/hr,
2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, or 15 mg NTG over 24 hours
Injection: 15 mg/mL (1 mL); 30 mg/mL (1 mL, 2 mL) Monitor for signs of pain relief
Generic Name: Nonsteroidal Anti- Short-term management of pain Solution, ophthalmic: 0.5% (5 mL) Sensitivity testing should be conducted
KETOROLAC Inflammatory Agent Tablet: 10 mg
TROMETHAMINE (NSAID)
Brand Name:
TORADOL
Injection: 100 mg/mL (10 mL) May be given by direct I.V. injection at a maximum
Generic Name: Anti hemophilic Agent Short term use to reduce or prevent hemorrhage Tablet: 500 mg rate of 100 mg/minute
TRANEXAMIC ACID