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MOA Morphine Sulphate

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CNS depressant acts on μ-Opiate Receptors.

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Onset of Morphine Sulphate

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<5 minutes IV 15-30 minutes IM

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Peak Effects of Morphine Sulphate

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20 minutes IV 30-60 minutes IM

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Duration and half-life of Morphine Sulphate

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2-7 hours; 1-7 hours

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Indications of Morphine Sulphate

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Severe pain

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Contraindications of Morphine Sulphate

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Severe hypotension, hypersensitivity, “undiagnosed head injury or abdominal pain”

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Side effects of Morphine Sulphate

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Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, blurred vision, constricted pupils, AMS, respiratory depression.

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Interactions for Morphine Sulphate

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Interacts with antihistamines, antiemetics, sedative, hypnotics, barbiturates, and alcohol.

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Hydromorphone brand name

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Dilaudid

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MOA of Hydromorphone

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CNS depressant acts on μ-Opiate Receptors.

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Onset of Hydromorphone

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15-30 minutes IV

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Peak effects of Hydromorphone

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30-90 minutes

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Duration and half life of Hydromorphone

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4-5 hours 2.6 hours

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Dosage of Morphine Sulphate

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2-5mg Adult IV
5-15mg Adult IM
0.1-0.2 mg/kg peds

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Dosage of Hydromorphone

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1-2mg Adult IV
2-4mg Adult IM
0.015 mg/kg peds

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Indications of Hydromorphone

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Severe Pain

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Contraindications of Hydromorphone

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Hypersensitivity or “undiagnosed head injury or abdominal pain”

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Side effects of Hydromorphone

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nausea, vomitting, abdominal cramps, blurred vision, constricted pupils, AMS, respiratory depression.

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Interactions of Hydromorphone

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antihistamines, antiemetics, sedative, hypnotics, barbiturates, and alcohol.

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Brand name of Fentanyl

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Sublimaze

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MOA of Fentanyl

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CNS depressant acts on μ-Opiate Receptors. Less emetic effect than other narcotic analgesics.

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Onset of Fentanyl

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Almost immediate

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Peak effects of Fentanyl

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3-5 minutes IV

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Duration and half life of Fentanyl

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30-60 minutes 6-8 hours

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Indications of Fentanyl

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Maintenance analgesia, adjunct for RSI, severe pain.

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Contraindications

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Severe hemorrhage, shock, hypersensitivity.

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Side effects of Fentanyl

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Respiratory depression, apnea, muscle rigidity, bradycardia.

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Interactions of Fentanyl

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CNS depressants, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

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Dosage of Fentanyl

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25-100 mcg adult IV

1-2 mcg/kg peds IV

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Ketorolac brand name

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Toradol

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MOA of Ketorolac

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NSAID. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis by competitively blocking enzyme cyclooxygenase. Produces anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic effects.

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Onset of Ketorolac

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30 minutes

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Peak effects of Ketorolac

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45-60 minutes

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Duration and half life of Ketorolac

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6-8 hours; 4-6 hours

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Indications of Ketorolac

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Mild to moderate pain. Useful for management of sickle cell and kidney stone related pain.

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Contraindications of Ketorolac

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Hypersensitivity. Patients also taking aspirin or other NSAIDS.

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Side effects of Ketorolac

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edema, hypertension, rash, itching, nausea, heartbearn, constipation, diarrhea, GI hemorrhage, drowsiness, and dizziness.

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Interactions of Ketorolac

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Conjunctional use with other NSAIDS can cause worse side effects. IM Ketorolac reduces diuretic response to LASIX.

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Dosage of Ketorolac

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15-30 mg adult IV
30-60 mg adult IM
0.5 mg/kg peds IV

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Brand name of Midazolam

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Versed

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MOA of Midazolam

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Benzodiazepines bind to specific sites on GABA type A receptors. GABA is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the CNS. Benzos have no effect on the receptor but potentiate the effects of GABA. Benzos produce hypnotic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effects.

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Onset of Midazolam

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1.5 minutes IV; 15 minutes IM

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Peak effects of Midazolam

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20-60 minutes

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Duration and half life of Midazolam

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<2 hours IV; 1-6 hours IM

Half Life: 1-4 hours

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Indications of Midazolam

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Premedication for painful procedures and as a sedative.

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Contraindications of Midazolam

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Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, shock state, alcoholic coma.

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Side effects of Midazolam

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Laryngospasm. bronchospasm, dyspnea, respiratory depression and arrest, drowsiness, amnesia, ams, bradycardia, tachycardia, PVCs, retching. Increased respiratory depression compared to other benzos.

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Interactions of Midazolam

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Other CNS depressants ie narcotics and alcohol.

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Dosage of Midazolam

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1-2.5 mg adult IV
2-5 mg adult IM
0.03 mg/kg peds

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Brand name of Lorazepam

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MOA of Lorazepam

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Benzodiazepines bind to specific sites on GABA type A receptors. GABA is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the CNS. Benzos have no effect on the receptor but potentiate the effects of GABA. Benzos produce hypnotic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effects.

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Onset of Lorazepam

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1-5 minutes IV; 15-30 minutes IM

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Peak effects of Lorazepam

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15-20 minutes IV; 2 hours IM

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Duration and half life of Lorazepam

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6-8 hours; 10-20 hours

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Indications of Lorazepam

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Major motor seizures, status epilepticus, premed before procedures, acute anxiety.

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Contraindications of Lorazepam

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hypersensitivity

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Note for usage of Lorazepam

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Should be diluted before use.

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Side effects of Lorazepam

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Hypotension, drowsiness, headache, amnesia, respiratory depression, blurred vision N&V.

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Interactions of Lorazepam

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other CNS depressants and alcohol.

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Dosage of Lorazepam

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0.5mg-2mg adult IV
1-4mg adult IM
0.05-0.10 Peds IV

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Brand name of Ketamine

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MOA of Ketamine

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Thought to cause a dissociation of the cortical and limbic systems resulting in an awake patient who is dissociated from the environment.

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Onset of Ketamine

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<1 minute IV; <5 minutes IM

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Peak effects of Ketamine

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Durations and half life of Ketamine

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10-15 minutes IV; 20-30 minutes IM

1-2 hours

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Indications of Ketamine

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Sedative and RSI agent.

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Contraindications of Ketamine

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Significantly elevated blood pressure. Hypersensitivity.

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Side effects of Ketamine

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Hallucinations, increased skeletal muscle tone, N&V. Protective airway reflexes may be enhanced. Excessive bronchial secretions.

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Interactions of Ketamine

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Recovery time may be prolonged when used in conjunction with narcotics and barbiturates.

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Dosage of Ketamine

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0.1-0.3mg/kg Adult IV Analgesic
0.5-1mg/kg Adult IV Sedation.
2-4mg/kg Adult IM Sedation.

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Brand name of Etomidate

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MOA of Etomidate

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Etomidate stimulate GABA receptors to produce general anesthesia.

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Onset of Etomidate

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10-20 seconds

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Peak effects of Etomidate

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Duration and half life of Etomidate

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3-5 minutes; 30-70 minutes

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Indications of Etomidate

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Contraindications of Etomidate

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Hypersensitivity

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Side effects of Etomidate

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Myoclonic skeletal movement, apnea, hypo/hyperventilation, laryngospasm, hypo/hypertension, tachy/bradycardia, N&V.

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Dosage of Etomidate

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Brand name of Succinylcholine

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MOA of Succinylcholine

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Succinylcholine is a parasimpathimimetic that acts on cholinergic receptors in motor neurons causing depolarization. Additionally, Succinylcholine is not inactivated by acetylcholinesterase and prevents the muscles from being stimulated again.

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Onset of Succinylcholine

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30-60 seconds IV; 2-3 minutes IM

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Peak effects of Succinylcholine

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1-3 minutes

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Duration and half life of Succinylcholine

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2-3 minutes IV; 10-30 minutes IM

5-10 minutes

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Indications of Succinylcholine

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Paralytic used in RSI

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Contraindications of Succinylcholine

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Hypersensitivity, penetrating eye injuries, narrow-angle glaucoma.

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Precautions of Succinylcholine

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Fractures, severe burns, crush injuries

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Side effects of Succinylcholine

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Wheezing, respiratory depression, apnea, aspiration, arrhythmias, bradycardia, sinus arrest, hypertension, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased interocular pressure, increased ICP.

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Interactions of Succinylcholine

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Lidocaine, procainamide, beta-blcokers, magnesium sulfate, and other neuromuscular blockers increase the effects of Succinylcholine.

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Dosage of Succinylcholine

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1-1.5 mg/kg Adult IV

1mg/kg peds IV

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Brand name of Vecuronium

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MOA of Vecuronium

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Competes with Acetylcholine at cholinergic receptor sites resulting in paralysis.

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Onset of Vecuronium

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Peak effects of Vecuronium

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3-5 minutes

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Duration and half life of Vecuronium

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25-40; 30-80 minutes

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Indications of Vecuronium

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Contraindication of Vecuronium

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hypersensitivity

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Side effects of Vecuronium

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Wheezing, respiratory depression, apnea, aspiration, arrhythmia, bradycardia, sinus arrest, and hypertension.

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Interactions of Vecuronium

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Lidocaine, procainamide, beta-blcokers, magnesium sulfate, and other neuromuscular blockers increase the effects of Succinylcholine.

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Dosage of Vecuronium

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Brand name of Rocuronium

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MOA of Rocuronium

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Competitively binding on cholinergic receptors at motor neurons to antagonize the actions of Acetylcholine.

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Onset of Rocuronium

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30-60 seconds

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Peak effects of Rocuronium

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1-3 minutes

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Duration and half life of Rocuronium

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30-60 minutes; 14-18 minutes

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Indications of Rocuronium

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Contraindications of Rocuronium

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Hypersensitivity

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Side effects of Rocuronium

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Bronchospasm, hypertension, tachycardia.

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Interactions of Rocuronium

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Intensity and duration of paralysis may be prolonged by pretreatment with Sux, general anesthesia, lidocaine, quinidine, procainamide, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, potassium losing diuretics, magnesium.

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Dosage of Rocuronium

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