pancuronium bromide (pavulon) Flashcards
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name (trade)
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pavulon
2
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class
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neuromuscular blockade
(nondepolarizing)
3
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description
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used to optimize conditions for ET intubation and assisted ventilations
4
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mechanism of action
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produces complete muscular relaxation by binding to the receptor for acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, w/o initiating depolarization of the muscle membrane
5
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onset
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IV: 2-5 min
6
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duration
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45-90 min
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indications
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introduction or maintenance of paralysis after intubation to assist ventilations
8
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contraindications
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inability to control airway
9
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side effects
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tachycardia, dysrhythmia, hypotension, and hypertension
10
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drug interactions
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none
11
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supplied
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4 mg/2 ml ampule
12
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dose
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IV: 0.1 mg/kg slow iv; repeat every 30-60 min as needed
13
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special considerations
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antidote: neostigmine
must be able to manage airway
