Meds II Flashcards
An anti-arrhythmic used in treatment of SVT arrhythmias & ventricular arrhythmias in pts without structural heart disease
Sotalol
1st drug for most forms of stable, narrow SVT
Adenosine
Dose:
100 mg over 5 min (1.5 mg/kg)
Sotalol
Blocks platelet aggregation by blocking formation of thromboxane; reduces ACT mortality and reinfarction
Aspirin
Used in respiratory and neurologic depression from opiates
Narcan or
Naloxone Hydrochloride
A calcium channel blocker used for hypertensive emergency
Nicardipine
Anti angina for suspected ischemic pain
Nitroglyceride
Prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II to reduce mortality and improve LV dysfunction in post AMI
Ace Inhibitors
This drug will cause toxicity in patients with renal failure; it is an antiarrhythmic
Sotalol
Dose: 6 mg rapidly over 1-3 seconds; 2nd dose 12 mf in 1-2 minutes
Adenosine
Dose 160 mg - 325 mg non enteric coated by chewing
Aspirin
Adjuvant therapy of acute pulmonary edema without symptoms of shock
Lasix or Furesomide
Alternative to amiodarone in cardiac arrest from VT/VF in stable monomorphic VT with preserved left ventricular function
Lidocaine
These are given with low doses orally and steadily increased to achieve full dose in 24-48 hrs; within 1st 24 hrs of onset of AMI
Should be given orally
Ace inhibitors
Administered to all patients with suspected myocardial infarction or unstable angina
Beta Blockers
This is a beta blocker which is the only one that can be used with SV
Propranolol
IV bolus: 12.5 - 25 mcg
Infusion: 10 mcg/min
Nitroglycerine
Reduces afterload in heart failure and acute pulmonary edema and mitral or aortic valve regurgitation
Nitroprusside
This medication cannot be used with phosphodiesterase inhibitors for ED
nitroglycerine
Inhibits myocardial and smooth muscle contraction to reduce vascular resistance and BP
CA channel blockers
This medication can be used for pump problems associated with CHF or pulmonary congestion with SBP > 70-100 mmHG & no signs of shock
Dobutamine
Beta Adrenergic Agonist
Temporizing agent if external pacer not available for symptomatic bradycardia
Isoproterenol
Used in severe CHF refractory to diuretics, vasodilators, or inotropics
Inamrinone
ADP antagonist
Adjunctive anti platelet therapy for ACS used in STEMI or high risk of non ST elevation
Clopidogrel
Very short duration of action & treats SVT arrhythmias such as A Fib or A Flutter that is less than 48 hrs old
Ibultilide
Used in post op Cardiovascular surgical patients with CHF
Milrinone
Hypertensive Crisis
Reduces afterload
Nitroprusside
Used to slow ventricular response in A Fib or A flutter; toxic effects common with serious arrhythmias
Digoxin
Used in refractory torsades unresponsive to Mg Sulfate; not used for cardiac arrest treatment
Isoproterenol
Used in increased ICP pressure in neurological emergencies
Mannitol
Used in cardiac arrest when torsades is present
Mg Sulfate
Used in respiratory depression and due to effects of benzodiazepines
Flumazenil
Not for routine use in cardiac arrest; used with ST elevation or new BBB when less than 12 hrs from onset
rtPA
Alternative drug for reentry SVT with narrow QRS, adequate BP, and LV function
Verapamil