Drug Class/Action Flashcards
Glucagon
Pancreatic hormone
Increases BGL by stimulating release of glycogen
Sodium Bicarbonate
Electrolyte
Alkalizing Agent
Tranexamic acid
(TXA)
Inhibits clot breakdown
Antifibrinolytic agent/hemostatic agent
Diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)
Antihistamine
Anticholinergic
Blocks histamine (H1) receptor sites
Acetaminophen
(Tylenol)
Antipyretic/inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins
Flumazenil
(Romazicon)
Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist (antidote)
Ondansetron
(Zofran)
Antiemetic
GI serotonin antagonist
Succinylcholine (SUX)
(Anectine)
Paralytic
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent (short acting)
Magnesium Sulfate
Electrolyte
Anti-inflammatory
Calcium gluconate 10%
Electrolyte
Naloxone
(Narcan)
Opioid antagonist
Dextrose
Carbohydrate - increases BGL
Diltiazem
(Cardizem)
Calcium channel blocker
Slows heart rate
Labetalol
(Trandate)
Antihypertensive
Non-selective beta blocker (a1, b1, b2 - HR and SV)
Epinephrine 1:10,000
(Cardiac epi)
Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist
Amiodarone
(Corderone)
Antidysrhythmic
Delays repolarization
Atropine sulfate
Anticholinergic
Increases HR by blocking vagal stimulation
Dries secretions
Hydralazine
(Apresoline)
Antihypertensive
Vasodilator
Aspirin
(Acetylsalicylic acid - ASA)
Antiplatelet
Analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory
Adenosine
(Adenocard)
Antidysrhythmic
Delays conduction through AV node
Heparin
(Lovenox)
Anticoagulant
Enhances inhibitory effects of antithrombin III
2% lidocaine
(Xylocane)
Antidysrhythmic
Anesthetic
Nitroglycerin
(Nitrostat)
Vasodilator
Reduces preload
Furosemide
(Lasix)
Loop diuretic
Increases urine output
Albuterol
(Proventil/Ventolin)
Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 2 agonist
Bronchodilator
Ipatropium bromide
(Atrovent)
Parasympatholytic
Cholinergic antagonist
Bronchodilator
Epinephrine 1:1,000
(Adrenaline)
Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist
Dexamethasone
(Decadron)
Corticosteroid
Suppress inflammation
Methylprednisolone
(Solu-Medrol)
Corticosteroid
Suppress inflammation
Droperidol
Antipsychotic (chemical restraint)
Antiemetic
Morphine
Opioid analgesic
Opiate agonist
SCHEDULE II NARCOTIC
Midazolam
(Versed)
Benzodiazepine
Sedative
Anticonvulsant
SCHEDULE IV NARCOTIC
Haloperidol
(Haldol)
Antipsychotic
Ketorolac
(Toradol)
NSAID analgesic
Ketamine
(Ketalar)
Non-opioid analgesic
Sedative
SCHEDULE III NARCOTIC
Fentanyl
(Sublimaze)
Opioid analgesic
Opiate agonist
SCHEDULE II NARCOTIC
Etomidate
(Amidate)
Hypnotic
Sedative
Norepinephrine
(Levophed)
Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Alpha 1 agonist
Epinephrine drip
(A “pressor”)
Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist
Dopamine
(Intropine)
Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist