Drugs Flashcards
What is flumazenil?
A drug used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines.
Name three drugs that dry the respiratory and gastric secretions.
Atropine
Scopolamine
Glycopyrrolate
What is ketamines half life?
10-15 minutes
What is Narcan (naloxine)?
Narcotic reversal agent
What is Propofol’s half life?
2-8 minutes
What is the half life of versed?
1-4 hours
What does adenosine do?
Slows conduction through the AV node.
What is Aminophyllin used for?
What does it do?
Broncohospasm.
Relaxes bronchial muscles
What is AMYL Nitrite used for and the effects.
Angina pectoris
Temporarily reduces cardiac work, increases coronary circulation- oxygen to the myocardium
What is Atropine and what are the side effects?
Bradycardia, asystole, oral secretions.
Increases heart rate, decreases secretions.
What is bretylium tosylate (breylol) used for and its actions?
Life threatening ventricular dysthymia.
Decreases ventricular secretions.
What is brompheniramine used for?
Allergic reactions.
What is calcium chloride used for and its actions?
Cardiac arrest.
Replenishes calcium to myocardium to enhance normal cardiac function.
What is dexamethasone used for and its actions?
Adrenal crisis, aspiration of vomit, allergic reaction.
Anti-inflammatory.
What is dextrose injection used for and its actions?
Insulin reaction.
Produces easily metabolized source of calories.
What is diazepam used for and its actions?
Convulsive disorders.
Benzodiazepine