Critical Care IV Infusions (Categories) Flashcards
Learn the classes of the most commonly seen drug drips in the ICU setting
1
Q
What are the drugs in the class of Antiarrhythmics?
A
Amiodarone
Diltiazem (cardizem)
Esmolol
2
Q
What are the drugs in the class of Antihypertensives?
A
Cleviprex
Nicardipine (cardene)
Labetolol
Nitroglycerine (tridil)
3
Q
What are the drugs in the class of Inotropes?
A
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Milrinone
4
Q
What are the drugs in the class of Vasopressors?
A
Norepinephrine (levophed)
Phenylephrine (neosynephrine)
Vasopressin
Epinephrine
5
Q
What are the drugs in the class of Sedation?
A
Midazolam (versed)
Propofol (diprivan)
Dexmetadine (precedex)
6
Q
What are the drugs in the class of Paralytics?
A
Cisatracurium (nimbex)