Miscellaneous Drugs Flashcards
DECADRON (dexamethasone)
Drug class?
Corticosteroid
DECADRON (dexamethasone) Drug class mg/cc Dose Onset Peak Duration
Corticosteroid 4 mg/cc 5-10 mg adult dose, 62.5 mcg/kg pediatric dose 5 min 12-24 hours 36-54 hours
DECADRON (dexamethasone)
mg/cc?
4 mg/cc
DECADRON (dexamethasone)
Dose?
5-10 mg adult dose, 62.5 mcg/kg pediatric dose
DECADRON (dexamethasone)
Onset?
5 min
DECADRON (dexamethasone)
Peak?
12-24 hours
DECADRON (dexamethasone)
Duration?
36-54 hours
ZOFRAN (ondansetron) Drug class mg/cc Dose Onset Peak Duration
5-HT3 receptor antagonist 4 mg/cc 4 mg adult dose, 0.15 mg/kg pediatric dose 5 min 1 hour 4-6 hours
ZOFRAN (ondansetron)
Drug class?
5-HT3 receptor antagonist
ZOFRAN (ondansetron)
mg/cc?
4 mg/cc
ZOFRAN (ondansetron)
Dose?
4 mg adult dose, 0.15 mg/kg pediatric dose
ZOFRAN (ondansetron)
Onset?
5 min
ZOFRAN (ondansetron)
Peak?
1 hour
ZOFRAN (ondansetron)
Duration?
4-6 hours
ANZEMET (dolasetron) Drug class mg/cc Dose Onset Peak Duration
5-HT3 receptor antagonist 12.5 mg/ampule 0.15-0.45 mg/kg (12.5 to 25 mg) 5 min 1 hour 4-6 hours
ANZEMET (dolasetron)
Drug class?
5-HT3 receptor antagonist
ANZEMET (dolasetron)
mg/cc?
12.5 mg/ampule
ANZEMET (dolasetron)
Dose?
0.15-0.45 mg/kg (12.5 to 25 mg)
ANZEMET (dolasetron)
Onset?
5 min
ANZEMET (dolasetron)
Peak?
1 hour
ANZEMET (dolasetron)
Duration?
4-6 hours