Drug Monographs Flashcards
What are the PCP indications for EPINEPHrine?
Anaphylaxis
Severe bronchospasm
Severe croup
What are the contraindications of EPINEPHrine?
Trick question, there is no absolute contraindications to use in life threatening situations.
What are the adult doses and repeat doses for EPINEPHrine in anaphylaxis?
0.5mg IM every 5 minutes, may repeat up to 3 times
What are the adult doses and timing of repeat doses for EPINEPHrine in severe bronchospasm?
0.5mg IM every 5-20 minutes
REMEMBER prior to the first dose, you must call CliniCall
What are the pediatric doses and timing of repeat doses for EPINEPHrine in anaphylaxis?
0.01mg/kg IM to a maximum of 0.5mg
Every 5 minutes, you may repeat 3 times.
What are the pediatric doses of EPINEPHrine in severe croup?
0.5mg/kg to a maximum of 5mg.
Total vomune of fluid in nedulizer mask should be 5mL
CliniCall is required.
What are the pediatric doses and timing of repeat dose for EPINEPHrine in severe bronchospasm?
0.01mg/kg IM to a maximum of 0.5mg
NO repeat
CliniCall is required.
What are the indications for DimenhyDRINATE (Gravol)?
Prevention and control of nausea caused by notion sickness.
Relied of moderate to severe nausea and vomiting.
What are the contraindications for DimenhyDRINATE (Gravol)?
Known sensitivity to DimenhyDRINATE, DiphenhyDRAMINE (benadryl ) or caffeine derivatives.
Children under 12 years of age
What are the doses and repeat dose time for DimenhyDRINATE (Gravol) for adults?
25-50mg IV/IM
12.5 IV/IM for elderly or frail patients
Repeating every 4-6 hours if required.
What is the appropriate way to administer IV DimenhyDRINATE (Gravol)
IV dose should be diluted with saline and administered at a rate of 25mg/minute.
What is the pediatric dose and repeat dose times for DimenhyDRINATE (Gravol)?
Not authorized for patients under 12 years of age.
1.25mg/kg IV/IM with a maximum of 25mg.
Repeating every 4-6 hours if required
What are the side effects of DimenhyDRINATE (Gravol)
Drowsiness and dizziness
Most side effects are dose related
What is the indication of Naloxone
Reversal of respiratory depression caused by suspected narcotic intoxication
What are the different adult doses of Naloxone and timing between each one?
IM/IV every 3 minutes, to a max of 4 doses before calling CliniCall for more.
First dose: 0.4 mg IM
Second dose: 0.4 mg IM if required
Third dose: 0.8 mg IM if required
Fourth dose: 2 mg IM if required
What is the pediatric dosing and time between doses for naloxone?
0.1 mg/kg (to maximum of 2 mg per dose); repeat every 3 minutes; maximum 4 doses
Do NOT administer to neonates.
What are the contraindications for Naloxone?
Allergy or known hypersensitivity to naloxone
Neonates
What are the adverse effects of Naloxone?
Sudden reversal of narcotic intoxication may provoke combativeness
May produce withdrawal signs and symptoms
Hypotension or hypertension
Nausea and vomiting, sweating, tachycardia
Dose appropriately and oxygenate prior to administration to reduce adverse effects.
What are the PCP indications for Salbutamol?
Bronchospasm
What are the contraindications for Salbutamol?
Known hypersensitivity to salbutamol
Hemodynamically significant tachycardia
What are the adult dosages and repeat rules for Salbutamol?
4 x 100 mcg via metered dose inhaler; repeat as required
What are the pediatric dosages and repeat rules for Salbutamol?
Via metered dose inhaler
< 10 kg: not indicated
10-20 kg: 5 x 100 mcg per course; may repeat up to 3 times
> 20 kg: 10 x 100 mcg per course; may repeat up to 3 times
What are the PCP indications for Acetaminophen?
mild to moderate pain
pyrexia (Fever)
What is the pediatric dose and maximum daily limit for Acetaminophen?
< 30 kg: 15 mg/kg PO (use liquid preparation)
30-50 kg: 500 mg PO (may use liquid preparation or tablets, depending on patient ability)
> 50 kg: 500-1,000 mg PO
May repeat once after 4 hours
24-hour maximum: 75 mg/kg or 1 g (1,000 mg)
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24-hours in patients < 12 years of age