Drug Cards Flashcards
Naloxone
-Class
-MOA
-Class: Opiod antagonist, opiod reversal agent, antidote
-MOA: Reverses respiratory depression and sedation secondary to opiods.
Naloxone
Indications (2)
-CNS Depression
-Respiratory Depression
Naloxone
Contraindications (1)
-Hypersensitivity
Naloxone
Adverse Reactions (11)
-Restlessness
-Seizures
-Dyspnea
-Pulmonary edema
-Hypotension
-Hypertension
-Dysrhythmias
-Diaphoresis
-Nausea/Vomiting
-Withdrawl Symptoms
Naloxone
Drug Interactions (2)
-Bisulfate Solution
-Alkaline Solution
Naloxone
Dose
Adult: .4-2mg IV/IO/IM
4mg IN
Peds: .1mg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN
2mg IV/IM
Naloxone
Onset
Peak
Duration
Onset: <2 min IV
2-10 min IM/IN
Peak: <2 min IV
2-10 min IM/IN
Duration: 20-120 min
Naloxone
Special Considerations
Can result in sudden opiod withdrawl
Nitroglycerin
Names (5)
-Nitrostat
-Nitrolingual Pumpspray
-Nitroquick
-Nitro-bid
-Tridil
Nitroglycerin
Class
MOA
Class: Vasodilator, Nitrate, antianginal
MOA: Smooth muscle relaxant. Dilates peripheral arterioles and veins. Reduces vascular resistance.
Nitroglycerin
Indications (4)
-Ischemic- type chest pain
-Acute, Symptomatic Hypertension
-Heart Failure
-Pulmonary Edema
Dilator, if opening it is a good thing, it is indicated
Nitroglycerin
Contraindications (7)
-Hypersensitivity
-Hypotension
-Hypovomlemia
-Head bleed
-pericardial tamponade
-viagra and levitra within 24 hrs
-cialis within 48hrs
-severe brady/tachycardia
Nitroglycerin
Adverse Reactions (10)
-Headache/Dizziness
-Hypotension
-Weakness
-Syncope
-Reflex tachycardia
-Nausea/Vomiting
-Dry Mouth
-Diaphoresis
-Muscle twitching
Nitroglycerin
Drug Interactions (2)
-ETOH causes increased hypotensive effect
-Hypertension medications
Nitroglycerin
Dose
Spray: 1-2 Sprays (Max 3)
Sublingual: .3-.4 (Max 3)
