Dilaudid Flashcards
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Trade name
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Dilaudid, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Pallaone, Exalgo
2
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Class
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Opioid Analgesic
3
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Mechanism of Action
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Binds with CNS opioid receptors to produce analgesia
4
Q
Indications
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Pain, acute and chronic
5
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Contraindications
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Respiratory depression, status asthmatics unless intubated
6
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Adverse effects
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itching, respiratory depression, hypotension
7
Q
Incompatibilities/ Drug interactions
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Benzodiazepines (increases respiratory depression)
8
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Routs of Admin
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IV/IO, IM, Oral, SQ
9
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Onset of Action
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Onset 15-30 min, peak 1 hr, duration 4-5hrs
10
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Adult Dose
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Initial 0.01mg/kg (usual dose 1-2mg)
11
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Pediatric Dose
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0.01 mg/kg
12
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Protocols used
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A-9 Bradyarrhythmias
E-19 Pain and Sedation
