Pharm Flashcards
Ibuprofen
Drug Classification?
MOA?
Classification: NSAIDs, analgesic, antinflammatory, antipyretic
MOA: non-selective COX inhibitor; decreases production of protglandins (inflammatory mediators) and thromboxane
Acetaminophen
MOA
analgesic -
pregnancy- B
neurotoxicity /headaches
Amoxicillin
MOA
500 mg TID
inhibit cell wall syntheisis
broad spec
Pen V K 500mg x qid
Clindamycin
MOA
Midazolam Classification
paradoxical reaction-
Classification: Benzodiazepine/CNS depressant
(Versed)
Midazolam Pharmacological effects
Effects: -sedative-hypnotic -anxiolytic -anterorgrade amnesic properties ( no retrograde) -Muscle relaxant -Anticonvulsant
Midazolam: Duration of action Dosage T ½ life
Duration of Action: Rapid onset (0.5 - 2 mins) short duration of action Doseage 0.01 -0.1mg/kg T ½ life: 2 hours
Midazolam Mechanism of Action?
MOA: increase activity of inhibitory NT GABA
Midazolam: Metabolism? Elimination?
Metabolism: hepatic CYP Elimination: Kidney
Midazolam: Contraindications Pregnancy category
Contraindications: narrow angle glaucoma, severe respiratory disease (COPD), heart failure, impaired hepatic/renal function Pregnancy: D
Midazolam: reversal agent
Reversal drug: Flumazenil- competitive antagonist; 0.2mg q 60secs- lasts 20 mins - caution: resedation can occur
Propofol MOA
MOA: poorly understood- modulates function of NT GABA and its receptors to produce anaesthesia (NO ANALGESIA)
Fentanyl Indications:
Indications: IV induction, maintenance and recovery of general anaesthesia
Fentanyl Drug Classification:
Analgesic: opioid agonist 100x potency of morphine
Fentanyl Dose
Dose: 0.5 mcg/kg load; 0.01-0.04 mcg/kg/min maintenance