Drug quiz 10 - crazy person drugs Flashcards
Haldol, Zyprexa, Narcan, Romazicon, Ativan
ativan generic name
lorazepam
lorazepam trade name
ativan
ativan drug class
benzodiazepine/sedative/anticonvulsant
ativan moa
positive allosteric modulator for GABA receptors, increases intracellular Cl- concentration leading to hyperpolarization of cell
ativan onset
1-5 min iv; 15-30 im
ativan peak
15-20 iv; 2 hrs im
ativan duration
6-8 hrs
ativan half life
10-20 hours
ativan indications
seizures, premed for cardioversion, anxiety
ativan contraindications
hypersensitivity
ativan SE
hypotension, drowsy, respiratory depression, N+V
ativan adult dose
0.5-2mg IV or 1-4 IM
ativan precautions
have benzo antagonist available
ativan interactions
additive effects with CNS depressants and alcohol
haloperidol trade
haldol
haldol generic
haloperidol
haldol moa
mesolimbic D1/D2 antagonist, depresses release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormones; depresses the reticular activating system
haldol onset
30-45 min
haldol peak
10-20 min
haldol duration
varies
haldol half-life
3-35 hrs
haldol indications
psychotic episode
haldol contraindications
other drugs, especially sedatives or other antipsychotics; dysophoria caused by Talwan