Abciximab-Dopamine Flashcards
Class of abciximab?
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor (antiplatelet)
What is the brand name of Abciximab?
Reopro
What is the biggest AE of Abciximab?
Bleeding (also hypotension, chest pain, nausea, and back pain)
Can you shake the vial of monoclonal antibodies?
NO
What other two drugs are normally given with Abciximab?
Aspirin and heparin
What is the brand name of Acetylcysteine?
Acetadote
Class of Acetylcysteine?
Acetaminophen antidote (also used in prevention of radio-contrast induced acute renal dysfunction)
AE of Acetylcysteine?
Anaphylaxis and acute flushing (caution in asthma/bronchospasm)
Acetylcysteine IV vs. Oral Dosing?
VERY DIFFERENT
How long must you wait to draw samples after acetylcysteine is given to test for hepatotoxicity?
4 hours
What is the brand name for Acyclovir?
Zovirax
Class of Acyclovir?
Antiviral
Acyclovir can be nephrotoxic unless…
Patient is adequately hydrated
What is the brand name of Adenosine?
Adenocard
Adenosine is used to treat…
PSVT (Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia)
Adenosine is not effective for the treatment of…
A. fib, A. flutter, or V. tach
If a patient is not capable of doing exercise stress test, _________ is used as a pharmacologic stress agent.
Adenosine
Adenosine dosing for PSVT vs. Pharmacologic Stress in Heart Scanning?
PSVT- 6mg, then 12mg, repeat
Stress test- 140mcg/kg/min for 6 minutes
What is the brand name for Alprostadil?
Prostin VR
Must always keep this drug in stock!!!
Alprostadil (birth defects) and Ciprofloxacin (anthrax)
Used to keep ductus arteriosus open in children with congenital heart defects?
Alprostadil
What is the brand name for Alteplase, Recombinant?
Activase
Class of Alteplase?
Tissue plasminogen activator (clot buster)
Used in the management of AMI and acute ischemic stroke?
Alteplase, Recombinant
Major AE of Alteplase, Recombinant?
Bleeding
Type of stroke must be verified before dispensing?
Alteplase, Recombinant
Type of stroke Alteplase, Recombinant can be used in?
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Type of stroke Alteplase, Recombinant cannot be used in?
Hemorrhagic Stroke
What is the brand name for Amikacin?
Amikin
Dose of amikacin is about _____X the dose of gentamycin or tobramycin?
3
AE of Amikacin?
Nephrotoxic and Ototoxic (vertigo is irreversible)
Amikacin treats which bugs?
Gram - (even Acinetobacter)
What is the brand name of Amiodarone?
Cordarone
Amiodarone is CI with ________?
Iodine allergy (also cardiogenic shock, marked bradycardia, and AV block unless there is a pacemaker)
High alert medication with lots of AEs and drug interactions?
Amiodarone (AEs: hypotension and bradycardia)
Class of Amiodarone?
Class III antiarrhythmic
Indications for Amiodarone?
Life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias that are refractory to other treatments, ACLS (persistent VT or VF)
Dosing for Amiodarone?
Loading dose for pulseless VF or VT is 300mg IV push
Other indications: 150mg, dilute doses to 20-30mL then push
Continued dose: 1 mg/min X6hr then 0.5 mg/min
What is the brand name for Amphotericin B?
Fungizone
AEs of Amphotericin B?
Nephrotoxic (and toxic to every other organ), loss of electrolytes
Pretreatment for Amphotericin B?
NSAID, +/- APAP, +/- diphenydramine, +/- hydrocortisone, meperidine for rigors
What is the brand name for Anidulafungin?
Eraxis
What bugs does Anidulafungin treat?
Candida, Aspergillus (not Cryptococcus)
Class of Argatroban?
Thrombin inhibitor (anticoagulant)
AE of Argatroban?
Bleeding
Indications for Argatroban?
Prophylaxis and treatment of HIT
Warfarin + Argatroban = ?
Prolonged PT and INR
Class of Atropine?
Anticholinergic Agent
Indications for Atropine?
Sympatomatic Sinus Bradycardia
Antidote for Organophosphate poisoning?
Atropine
What is the brand name for Azithromycin?
Zithromax
DI with Azithromycin?
HMG-CoAs
Azithromycin is not monotherapy for what disease states?
complicated cases of PNA, GC, or syphillis
Azithromycin IV vs. oral dosing?
Similar
Dosing for Azithromycin by indication?
Varies a lot
Azithromycin covers which atypicals?
Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia, Mycobacteria Avium Complex, B. Pertussis
What is the brand name for Baclofen?
Lioresal
Why is Baclofen intrathecal (implantable pump)?
For really bad spasticity
Indication of Baclofen?
Intractable hiccups and muscle spasms
What is the brand name for Bumetanide?
Bumex
Dosing for Bumetanide vs. Furosemide?
Furosemide higher than Bumetanide
Class of Bumetanide?
Loop diuretic
Bumetanide AE?
Sulfa group, edema, electrolyte depletion (K)
What is the brand name of Buprenorphine?
Buprenex
Class of Buprenorphine?
Mixed agonist/antagonist opioid
What is the brand name of Butorphanol?
Stadol
Class of Butorphanol?
Mixed agonist/antagonist opioid
Mixed agonist/antagonist opioid that is often used during labor?
Butorphanol