Drugs Flashcards
What is supplied dose for Etomidate (Amidate) and what is the dosage ?
Supplied: 2mg/ml
Dose: 0.2-0.4 mg/kg
What is peak/ onset/ DOA of etomidate?
30s| 1 min | 3-10mins
One induction dose of etomidate can cause what ?
Adrenal corticosuppression by blocking beta 11 hydroxybuterase
Name side effects of etomidate ?
Myoclonus/ epileptic foci/ painful injection / CV stable
How is etomidate metabolized ?
Plasma esterase and hepatic enzymes
What is ketamine or Kevelar supplied and dose ?
Supplied: 10mg/ml OR 50 mg/ml
Dose: 1-2mg/kg IV or 4-8mg/kg IM
Peak onset and DOA of ketamine?
P: 30 sec
Onset: 1 min
DOA: 5-15 mins
Side effects of ketamine
Hallucinations
Increased CO and increase in HR
Analgesia
Increased salivation
Decrease in BP
How is ketamine metabolized?
By metabolic redistribution
What is the trade name for Methohexital?
Brevital
Supplied dose for methohexital?
10mg/ml
Dosage for Methohexital?
1mg/kg
What is a main contraindication to NOT use Methohexital ?
Contraindicated in ASTHMA
What can Methohexital cause ?
Porphyria
What is porphyria ? What drug can cause it ?
Porphyria is a group of disorders caused by an overaccumulation of porphyrin which helps hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in the blood.
Methohexital can cause this undesired side effect
Peak onset and DOA of Methohexital?
P: 30 sec
Onset: 30 sec
DOA: 5-10 mins
Think 30 for 30 ESPN on Methohexital
What is supplied dose of Propofol (Diprivan) ?
10mg/ml
How fast does propofol peak ?
60 sec
What is onset of propofol?
60 sec
What is duration of action for propofol?
5-10 mins
Side effects of propofol?
Decreases BP
Contraindicated in eggs/ soy allergy
Painful injection