Drug Quiz 11 - Obstetrics and Neonate Drugs Flashcards
mag drug class
mineral/antidysrhythmic
mag moa
physiological ca2+ channel blocker, causes CNS depression and smooth muscle relaxation
mag onset
immediate IV, 1 hr IM
mag peak
varies
mag duration
1 hr
mag half life
n/a
mag indications
severe asthma, refractory VF or pulseless VT, torsades, eclampsia/pre-term labor
mag contraindications
3rd degree block, shock, persistent/severe hypertension, impaired renal function, hypocalcemia
mag SE
flushing, sweating, bradycardia, drowsiness, respiratory depression, dysrhythmias, hypotension, hypothermia, itching, rash
mag adult asthma dose
2g in 100 cc NS over 10 min
mag VT, VF, Torsades no pulse adult dose
2g over 1-2 min
mag VT/torsades with pulse adult dose
1-2g in 50-100 cc NS over 5-60 min
mag eclampsia dose
2-4g over 25 min
mag pedi asthma dose
25-50mg/kg over 15-30 min max 2g
mag VT no pulse pedi dose
25-50mg/kg, max 2g
mag VT with pulse pedi dose
25-50mg/kg over 10-20 min max 2g
mag precautions
watch for resp. depression, have CaCl2 available for OD