ME Meds Flashcards
Ipratropium/ Atrovent) Contraindications:
Adverse Effects:
= Known hypersensitivity
= Blurred vision, Dry mouth, Dilated pupils, Cough, Confusion
Ipratropium/ Atrovent) Pharmacodynamics:
Indications:
= Anticholinergic; Selectively blocks muscarinic receptors
= Bronchospasm associated w/ obstructive lung diseases (asthma, COPD)
Ipratropium/ Atrovent) route
Adult Dose:
Pediatric Dose:
= w/ SVN albuterol
= 500 mcg/2.5 mL
=250-500mcg/1.25-2.5 m
Glucagon dynamics for Ca-blockers OD
= heart has Glucagon receptors on SA & AV, opens up Ca via upregulation cells to allow Ca inflex, as a work around to increase HR (Ca-Cl> then gluc)
Dexamethasone) Indi:
Contra:
= Bronchial asthma, COPD, Anaphylaxis
= Known hypersensitivity, (Relative) Known fungal infection
Dexamethasone) Adult Dose:
Pediatric Dose:
Effects:
= 10 mg IV/IO/PO “better>sol-med”
= 0.5 mg/kg (max of 10 mg IV/IO/PO)
= Fluid retention (Peripheral edema) & May delay wound healing & small Increase in BGL (careful w/ diabetics)
Dexamethasone) Class:
Class/med Will:
= Synthetic glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory
= Suppresses immune response
Diazepam/Vallium) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Benzodiazepine. Binds w/ GABA receptors causing an influx of Cl
= Tcardia due to stimulant OD, Substained seizures. Anxiety. Sedation.
= Hypersensitivity
= 2.5-10 mg in 2.5 mg increments slow IV/IO/IM
Flumazenil) Dose:
= 0.2 mg IV/IO q30 seconds max 3 mg
Hydroxocobalamin) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Binds w/ cyanide to form nontoxic cyanacobalamin (Vitamin B12), preventing its toxic effects.
= Suspected cyanide poisoning
= Hypersensitivity
= 5Gs IV/O over 15 mins. May repeat 2nd 5G dose (max 10G)
Hydroxocobalamin)Dose:
= 5Gs IV/O over 15 mins. May repeat 2nd 5G dose (max 10G)
Ketamine) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Sedation Dose:
Pain dose:
= Dissociative anesthetic. NMDA Receptor Antagonist Anesthetic
= Sedation, SFI/RSI, Analgesic
= Hypersensitivity
= Sedation: 1-2 mg/kg Onset: 30-60 secs, Duration: 10-20 mins
= Pain: 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO (max single dose 20 mg), 0.5 mg/kg IM/IN (if no IV/IO)
Ketamine) Sedation Dose:
Pain dose:
= Sedation: 1-2 mg/kg Onset: 30-60 secs, Duration: 10-20 mins
= Pain: 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO (max single dose 20 mg), 0.5 mg/kg IM/IN (if no IV/IO)
Lorazepam/ Ativan) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Benzodiazepines, Binds w/ GABA receptors causing an influx of Cl
= Sustained seizures, anxiety, sedation, chemical restraint
= Hypersensitivity
= 2-4 mg (may repeat to a max dose of 8 mg)
Lorazepam/ Ativan) Dose:
= 2-4 mg (may repeat to a max dose of 8 mg)
Magnesium Sulfate) Adult Bronchodilation dose:
Pediatric Bronchodilation dose:
= 1-2 grams IV / 10-20 minutes (Infusion)
= 25-50 mg/kg IV (max 2Gs) /15-30 mins (Infusion)
Magnesium Sulfate) Pharmacodynamics
Indications:
Contraindications
= Organic Salt act as physiologic Ca channel blocker thus Bronchodilator
= Bronchial asthma, Torsades des pointes, Eclampsia
= High-degree HB, Shock, Dialysis, Hypocalcemia, V-Fib/pulseless VTach
Methylene Blue) Dose:
= 1 mg/kg IV/IO over 5-30 minutes.
Midazolam (Versed) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Seizures Dose:
RSI Dose:
= Benzodiazepine, binds w/ GABA receptors causing an influx of Cl
= Active seizures, Chemical restraint, Anxiety, RSI/SFI, Sedation
= Hypersensitivity
= 0.2 mg/kg in 2 mg increments IV/IO (max 10 mg). 5 mg IM/IN
= 0.1-0.3 mg/kg slow IV/IO (max 10 mg) Onset: 2-5 mins. Duration: 15-30 mins.
Midazolam (Versed) Seizures Dose:
RSI Dose:
= 0.2 mg/kg in 2 mg increments IV/IO (max 10 mg). 5 mg IM/IN
= 0.1-0.3 mg/kg slow IV/IO (max 10 mg) Onset: 2-5 mins. Duration: 15-30 mins.
Morphine) Dynamics:
indications:
Contra:
= Narcotic (Schedule II Opioid) Analgesia & sedation via binding to opiate receptor
= Ischemic chest pain not relieved by Nitroglycerin
= Hypersensitivity. Uncorrected hypotension (<90 SBP)
Morphine) Analgesia:
STEMI:
NSTEMI-ACS:
= 2-10 mg up to max 20 mg.
= 2-4mg slow IV/O, may admin 2nd dose 2-8mg IV/IO q5-15 mins
= 0.1 mg/kg slow IV/IO or IM up to 10 mg
Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4%) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Suspected acidosis Dose:
Hyperkalemia Dose:
= Alkalinizing Agent. Increases plasma bicarbonate, buffers excess hydrogen ion concertration, raises blood pH & reverses clinical manifestations of acidosis.
= Suspected hyperkalemia, suspected bicarbonateresponsive acidosis (DKA, OD on TCA’s, Aspirin or Cocaine)
= Patients in cardiac arrest
= 1 mEq/kg, Hyperkalemia:
= 50 mEq IV bolus.
Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4%)
Suspected acidosis Dose:
Hyperkalemia Dose:
= Patients in cardiac arrest
= 1 mEq/kg, Hyperkalemia:
= 50 mEq IV bolus.