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acetaminophen trade name

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Tylenol

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acetaminophen class

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analgesic, antipyretic

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acetaminophen description

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Acetaminophen is
thought to act primarily in the central nervous system (CNS), increasing the pain threshold by
inhibiting enzymes that are involved
in prostaglandin synthesis. The antipyretic properties of acetaminophen are likely due to direct
effects on the heat-regulating centers of the hypothalamus resulting in peripheral vasodilation,
sweating, and, consequently, heat dissipation.

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acetaminophen onset

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orally 10-30 minutes, IV 3-5 minutes

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acetaminophen duration

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3-4 hours

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acetaminophen indications

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temporary relief of fever, mild to moderate pain

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acetaminophen contraindications

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hypersensitivity, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, severe hypovolemia, chronic alcohol use

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acetaminophen adverse reactions

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nausea/vomiting
rash
anemia

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acetaminophen dose

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325-1000 mg

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acetaminophen special considerations

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pregnancy safety category B

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glucagon trade name

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N/A

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glucagon class

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pancreatic hormone, anti-hypoglycemic agent

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glucagon description

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Pancreatic hormone that when released, results in blood glucose elevation by increasing the breakdown of glycogen to glucose

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glucagon onset

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1 minute

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glucagon duration

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60-90 minutes

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glucagon indications

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hypoglycemia, calcium channel blocker or beta blocker toxicity

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glucagon contraindications

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hypersensitivity, pheochromocytoma, insulinoma

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glucagon adverse reactions

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tachycardia, hypotension, nausea and vomiting, urticaria

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glucagon dose

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hypoglycemia 1mg IM/IN

calcium channel blocker toxicity or beta blocker toxicity 3-10 mg slow IV

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glucagon special considerations

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Special Considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category B
Glucagon isnot afirst-line choice for hypoglycemia.
May cause vomiting and hyperglycemia at higher
doses.
Ineffective if the patient does not respond to a second. dose.
Do not use the provided diluent to mix continuous infusions.

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haloperidol trade name

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haldol

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haloperidol class

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antipsychotic neuroleptic

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haloperidol description

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The drug is
thought to block dopamine (type 2) receptors in the brain, altering mood and behavior. In
emergency care; haloperidol usually is administered IM.

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haloperidol onset

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30-60 minutes

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haloperidol duration
12-24 hours
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haloperidol indications
acute psychotic episodes emergency sedation of severely agitated or delirious patients
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haloperidol contraindications
cns depression coma hypersensitivity pregnancy neuroleptic malignant syndrome poorly controlled seizure disorder parkinson disease severe liver or cardiac disease
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haloperidol adverse reactions
hypotension orthostatic hypotension nausea and vomiting allergic reactions blurred vision drowsiness
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haloperidol dose
5 mg IV or 10 mg IM
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haloperidol special considerations
pregnancy safety category C continuous cardiac monitoring is needed if administering IV
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ibuprofen trade name
motrin, advil
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ibuprofen class
NSAID
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ibuprofen description
Ibuprofen slows prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting COX-1 and -2 enzymes.
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ibuprofen onset
30-60 minutes
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ibuprofen duration
6-8 hours
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ibuprofen indications
short-term management of moderate to severe pain fevers various rheumatoid and inflammatory disorders
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ibuprofen contraindications
hypersensitivity bleeding disorders renal failure or disease active peptic ulcer disease preterm infants with infection
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ibuprofen adverse reactions
anaphylaxis edema sedation bleeding disorders rash nausea
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ibuprofen dose
400-800 mg
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ibuprofen special considerations
pregnancy safety category B in first 2 trimesters, category D during 3rd trimester
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metoclopramide trade name
Reglan
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metoclopramide class
antiemetic, GI stiumulant
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metoclopramide description
Metoclopramide enhances GI motility.
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metoclopramide onset
PO 30-60 minutes IV 1-3 minutes IM 10-15 minutes
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metoclopramide duration
1-2 hours
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metoclopramide indications
nausea vomiting
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metoclopramide contraindications
hypersensitivity gi obstruction, bleeding, or perforation history of seizures
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metoclopramide adverse reactions
CNS effects may occur confusion depression drowsiness cardiac conduction disturbances fatigue headache hypotension hypertension
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metoclopramide dose
10 mg IV/IM
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metoclopramide special considerations
pregnancy safety category B
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oxytocin trade name
pitocin
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oxytocin class
pituitary hormone
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oxytocin description
It stimulates uterine smooth muscle contractions and helps expedite the normal contractions of a spontaneous labor.
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oxytocin onset
immediate
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oxytocin duration
IV: 20 minutes after the infusion is stopped IM 30 -60 minutes
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oxytocin indications
postpartum hemorrhage after infant and placental delivery
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oxytocin contraindications
hypertonic or hyperactive uterus presence of a second fetus fetal distress
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adverse reactions
hypotension tachycardia hypertension angina pectoris anxiety seizure
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oxytocin dose
IM: 3-10 units IM following delivery of placenta
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special considerations
pregnancy safety category X should only be administered in the prehospital setting after delivery of all fetuses
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thiamine trade name
betaxin
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thiamine class
vitamin B1
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thiamine description
Thiamine combines with adenosine triphosphate to form thiamine pyrophosphate, a coenzyme necessary for carbohydrate metabolism. Most vitamins required by the body are obtained through diet; however, certain states such as alcoholism and malnourishment may affect the intake, absorption, and use of thiamine. The brain is extremely sensitive to thiamine deficiency.
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thiamine onset
rapid
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thiamine duration
depends on the degree of deficiency
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thiamine indications
coma of unknown origin delerium tremens
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thiamine contraindications
none significant
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thiamine adverse reactions
hypotension anxiety diaphoresis nausea and vomiting allergic reaction angioedema
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thiamine dose
100 mg slow IV or IM
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thiamine special considerations
pregnancy safety category A large IV doses may cause respiratory difficulty

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