Pharmacology Flashcards
Side effects of accidental arterial propofol administration
Hyperaemia
Side effects of accidental arterial Atracurium administration
Ischaemia
Side effects of accidental arterial Ketamine administration
Necrosis
Side effects of accidental arterial Phenytoin/Thiopental administration
Ischaemia
Necrosis
Death
Seldinger technique
Passing tube over guide wire
Peak effect time after administration of morphine
10-15 mins
Fentanyl
Synthetic opiod
Rapid onset
Short duration
Diclofenac
NSAID
Used post operatively
IV dose 75 mg
NSAID side effects
Bleeding
Renal impairment
Peptic ulcers
Paracetamol dose
> 50 kgs 1 g QDS
< 50 kgs 15 mg/kg QDS
Ondansetron
Antiemetic
5HT3 antagonist
4 mg IV
Cyclizine
Antiemetic
H1 antagonist
50 mg IV
Cyclizine side effects
Anticholinergic side effects
Tachyarrhythmias
Must be given by slow IV injection
Prochlorperazine
Antiemetic
Dopamine (D2) antagonist
12.5 mg IM
Metoclopramide
Antiemetic
Dopamine (D2) antagonist
Slow onset