Pharmacology Flashcards
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Aspirin, Bufferin

CLASS: Analgesic, Anti-Pyretic, Anti-Inflammatory
MOA: Decreased Platelet Aggregation
PKG: 81 & 325 mg Tablets
Dopamine
Intropin

CLASS: Sympathomimetic
MOA: 1-2 mcg/kg/min: Cerebral & Renal Vasodilation, Increased Urine Output
2-10mcg/kg/min: Increased Cardiac Output & Blood Pressure
10-20 mcg/kg/min: Alpha Effects - Peripheral Vasoconstriction, Increased PVR & Preload
PKG: 400 mg/5mL vial (must be added to 250mL) & 400 mg/250 mL premix bag
Epinephrine
Adrenaline
CLASS: Sympathomimetic
MOA: Alpha - Peripheral Vasoconstriction, Beta - Positive Inotrope, Chronotrope & Dromotrope, Beta 2 - Bronchodilator.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Increased Cerebral & Myocardial Perfusion, Increases HR, BP & Myocardial Electrical Activity, Reverses Bronchospasms & Anaphylaxis.
PKG: 1:10,000 - 1mg/10mL prefilled syringe
1:1,000 - 1mg/1mL amp
30mg/30mL multi-dose
Furosemide
Lasix

CLASS: Loop Diuretic
MOA: Vasodilation, Diuresis
PKG: 20 mg/2 mL
40 mg/4 mL
100 mg/10 mL (Always 10 mg per mL)
Nitroglycerin
Nitrostat, Tridil

CLASS: Vasodilator, Organic Nitrate, Antianginal
MOA: Decreased Preload & Afterload, Coronary Artery Vasodilation, Increased Myocardial Oxygen Supply, Decreased Myocardial Oxygen Demand.
PKG: 0.4 mg tablets or spray
Vasopressin
Pitressin

CLASS: Pituitary (Antidiuretic) Hormone
MOA: Vasoconstriction
PKG: 20 units/mL
Bumetanide
Bumex

CLASS: Loop Diuretic
MOA: Diuresis
PKG: 1 mg/4 mL
Amiodarone
Cordarone

CLASS: Antiarrhythmic
MOA: Negative Chronotrope, Dilates Coronary Arteries
PKG: 150 mg/3 mL ampules (50 mg/mL)
Adenosine
Adenocard

CLASS: Antiarrhythmic, Endogenous Nucleoside
MOA: Slows AV Conduction, Interrupts Re-entry Pathways, Slows Sinus Rate
PKG: 6 mg/2mL vial or prefilled syringe
Atropine
Atropine
CLASS: Anticholinergic, Parasympathetic Blocker
MOA: Increased Heart Rate, Decreased Mucus Production, Bronchodilator
PKG: 1 mg/10 mL prefilled syringe (0.1mg/mL)
8 mg/20 mL multi-dose vial
Lidocaine
Xylocaine

CLASS: Antiarrhythmic, Local Anesthetic
MOA: Increases VF Threshold, Decreases Ventricular Irritability
PKG: 100 mg/5 mL prefilled syringe (20 mg/mL)
1 g/25 mL vial (must be added to 250 mL)
2 g/500 mL premix bag (optional)
Verapamil
Isoptin, Calan, Verelan

CLASS: Calcium Channel Blocker
MOA: Negative Inotrope, Slows AV Conduction
PKG: 5 mg/2 mL ampule or vial (2.5 mg/mL)
Diltiazem
Cardizem

CLASS: Calcium Channel Blocker
MAO: Negative Inotrope, Slows AV Conduction
PKG: 5 mg/1 mL vials
Albuterol
Proventil, Ventolin

CLASS: Sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator
MOA: Bronchodilation, Decreases Airway Resistance
PKG: 2.5 mg/3 mL unit dose (Sulfite Free)
Ipatropium Bromide
Atrovent

CLASS: Anticholinergic, Bronchodilator
MOA: Inhibits PNS, Preferential Dilation of Larger Central Airways
PKG: 500 mcg/2.5 mL unit dose
Diphenhydramine
Benadryl

CLASS: Antihistamine, Anticholinergic
MOA: Blocks Histamine Receptors, Decreased Capillary Permeability, Decreased Vasodilation, and Reduces Bronchospasms.
PKG: 50 mg/1 mL vial
Dexamethasone
Decadron

CLASS: Synthetic Glucocorticoid, Anti-Inflammatory
MOA: Stablizes Cell Membrane, Improved Lung Function
PKG: 20 mg/5 mL
100 mg/25 mL
120 mg/5 mL
Methylprednisolone
Solu-Medrol

CLASS: Steroid, Anti-Inflammatory
MOA: Stabilizes Cell Membrane
PKG: 125 mg/1 or 2 mL mix-a-vial
(Reconstitution Required)
Diazepam
Valium

CLASS: Benzodiazepine
MOA: CNS Depressant, Anti-Convulsant, Sedative
PKG: 10 mg/2 mL prefilled syringe (5 mg per mL)
Midazolam
Versed

CLASS: Benzodiazepine
MOA: CNS Depressant, Anti-Convulsant, Sedative
PKG: 5 mg/5 mL vial
Lorazepam
Ativan

CLASS: Benzodiazepine
MOA: CNS Depressant, Anti-Convulsant
PKG: 2 mg/mL
4 mg/mL
Etomidate
Amidate

CLASS: General Anesthetic
MOA: Short Term Sedation
PKG: 40 mg/20 mL (2 mg/mL)
Succinylcholine
Anectine, Quelicin

CLASS: Short Acting Neuromuscular Blocker
MOA: Paralytic
PKG: 200 mg/10 mL vial
(20 mg/mL )
Morphine
Morphine

CLASS: Narcotic Analgesic
MOA: CNS Depressant, Pain Reliever, Decreased Preload & Afterload
PKG: 10 mg/1 mL ampule or syringe
Fentanyl
Sublimaze

CLASS: Narcotic Analgesic
MOA: CNS Depressant, Pain Reliever, Decreased Preload & Afterload
PKG: 100 mcg/2 mL
250 mcg/5 mL
Nitrous Oxide
Nitronox
CLASS: Inhaled Analgesic
**MOA: **CNS Depressant, Pain Reliever, 50-50 Oxygen/Nitrous Oxide Mix
**PKG: **Nitronox
Activated Charcoal
Charcola, Actidose

CLASS: Adsorbant
MOA: Reduces Systemic Absorption of Toxins
PKG: 15g, 25g, 50g Bottle
Dextrose 50%
D50

CLASS: Carbohydrate, Hyperglycemic
MOA: Increases Blood Glucose Levels, Short-Term Osmotic Diuresis
PKG: 25 g/50 mL prefilled syringe
(1 gram/2 mL)
Glucagon
Glucagon

CLASS: Pancreatic Hormone, Hyperglycemic
MOA: Converts Glycogen to Glucose, Counteracts Insulin
PKG: 1 mg/1 mL vials (Reconstitution Required)
Thiamine
Vitamin B1, Betalin

CLASS: Vitamin
MOA: Required for Carbohydrate Metabolism
PKG: 100 mg/1 mL ampule or tubex
Naloxone
Narcan

CLASS: Narcotic Antagonist
MOA: Competively Blocks Narcotic Receptor Sites, Reverses Respiratory Depression due to Narcotics
PKG: 0.4 mg ampules
1 mg/mL prefilled syringe
Nalmefene
Revex
**CLASS: **Narcotic Antagonist
**MOA: **Competively Blocks Narcotic Receptor Sites
PKG: 2 mg/2 mL
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Chloride

CLASS: Electrolyte
MOA: Increases Calcium Levels, Positive Inotrope
PKG: 1 gram/10 mL prefilled syringe (100 mg per mL)
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Sulfate

CLASS: Electrolyte, Tocolytic, Antidysrrhythmic
MOA: Decreased Ventricular irritability, Inhibits Muscular Excitability
PKG: 1 gram/2 mL vial
Oxytocin
Pitocin, Syntocin

CLASS: Hormone, Uterine Stimulant
MOA: Increases Force & Frequency of Uterine Contractions
PKG: 10 units/1 mL ampule or vial
Phenylephrine
Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray

CLASS: Topical Vasoconstrictor
MOA: Reduces Nasal Bleeding during Intubation
PKG: 15 mL bottle
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate
CLASS: Buffer
MOA: Raises pH
PKG: 50 mEq/50 mL
(1 mEq per mL)
Ondansetron
Zofran

CLASS: Anti-Emetic
MOA: Blocks Sertonin Receptors
PKG: 4 mg/2 mL vial