Infliximab-Norepinephrine Flashcards
What is the brand name of Infliximab?
Remicade
What is the class of Infliximab?
TNF alpha inhibitor
Caution with use of Infliximab…
In combo with other drugs that affect the immune system
Do not give Infliximab to patients with…
an active infection (evaluate for TB and get up to date on vaccines)
AE of Infliximab
Infusion-related reactions (similar to the flu) –> more infusions increases tolerance, but may require pretreatment
Very rare AE of Infliximab
Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma
What is the brand name of Iron Dextran Complex?
INFeD, Dexferrum
What is the class of Iron Dextran Complex?
Parenteral iron product
AE of Iron Dextran Complex
Infusion related reactions (flushing, N/V, diaphoresis, hypotension) - 10% chance
Requires a test dose with 1st use…
Iron Dextran Complex (INFeD)
Z-track method with IM use
Iron Dextran Complex (INFeD)
What is the brand name of Iron Sucrose?
Venofer
What is the class of Iron Sucrose?
Parenteral iron salt
AE of Iron Sucrose
Same infusion-related reactions as iron dextran, but not as severe
Is a test dose needed with Iron Sucrose?
NO
Is a test dose needed with Iron Dextran?
YES
What is the brand name of Isoproterenol?
Isuprel
What is the class of Isoproterenol?
Beta 1,2 agonist
Indication of Isoproterenol?
Bradyarrhythmias until a pacemaker can be inserted (also used for Torsade De Pointes) –> Short-term drug, not really used for anything else
AEs of Isoproterenol
Arrhythmias, PVCs, CNS effects, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, N&V
What is the brand name of Ketamine?
Ketalar
Indication of Ketamine
General anesthetic used when cardiodepression must be avoided, also used for sedation and analgesia
Also known as Special-K
Ketamine
Ketamine CI with
Increased ICP, HTN, aneurysms, CHF, angina, psychotic disorders (anything that causes BP to go up)
Population Ketamine is preferred in
Children, but out-of-body experiences can occur
AEs of Ketamine
“Emergent Reactions”- vivid dreams, hallucinations, and delirium can occur up to 24 hours after dose (pre-treatment with benzos), lowers seizure threshold and stimulates salivary secretions
Caution with use of Ketamine
Pre-op or patients with cardiac issues
What is the brand name of Ketorolac?
Toradol
What is the class of Ketorolac?
Super-potent parenteral NSAID
30 mg Ketorolac = ___ mg morphine
12
Ketorolac CI with…
Active peptic ulcer disease, recent GI bleed, ADVANCED RENAL DISEASE or risk of renal failure, surgery, CVA, s/p CABG
Indication of Ketorolac?
Short-term pain management (<5 days only- IV/IM/PO combined)
Dose adjustments of Ketorolac?
Reduced if 65 yo, no more than 60 mg/day in moderate renal impairment
Do not use Ketorolac in…
advanced renal impairment
What is the brand name of Labetolol?
Normodyne, Trandate
What is the class of Labetolol?
Non-selective beta blocker and alpha 1 blocker
Indication of Labetolol?
BP control
What is the brand name of Leucovorin?
Wellcovorin
Indication of Leucovorin?
Folic acid derivative used to “rescue” patients from high-dose methotrexate therapy, also used to enhance the effect of 5-FU
Critical drug to have on hand
Leucovorin
Drugs that Leucovorin must be given with in combo
High-dose MTX, chemotherapy
If you aren’t clearing MTX fast enough, the hospital will give you more…
Leucovorin
What is the brand name of Levetriacetam?
Keppra
What is the class of Levetiracetam?
Anticonvulsant
Levetiracetam IV:Oral dosing?
Same
What is the brand name of Levofloxacin?
Levaquin
What is the class of Levofloxacin?
Fluoroquinolone antimicrobial
Levofloxacin coverage…
Gram +, Gram -, atypicals (very broad spectrum, used in CA-PNA especially S. pneumonia)
DI with Levofloxacin
NSAIDs, warfarin, some antiarrhythmics
Caution with use of Levofloxacin in..
Epilepsy, can cause (or exacerbate) prolonged Q-T interval
Levofloxacin dose adjustments
Renal impairment (change dosing frequency to every 48 hours vs. every 24 hours)