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Dopamine

(Dobutamine)

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Class: Vasopressor

Treat Hypotension

Can cause shunting

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Demoral

Meperidine

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Class: Narcotic analgesic

Used for Pain

Used for Sedation

(Not to be used with COPD)

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Nipride

Sodium Nitroprusside

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Class: Vasodilator

Used to treat Hypertension

Used to Decrease ventricular preload

(Be alert for cyanide toxicity)

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Intal

Cromolyn Sodium

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Class: Asthma prophylaxis

Do not give when wheezing

Not a rescue medication

Inhibits Histamine Release

Used to Prevent Bronchoconstriction

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Nedocromil

Tilade

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Class: Asthma prophylaxis

Do not give when wheezing is present

Helps Prevent Bronchoconstriction

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Theophylline

Aminophylline & Theo-Dur

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Class: Bronchodilator Side Door

Used for Long-Term Bronchodilation

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Singulair

Montelukast

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Class: Leulotrine modifier

Alternative to corticosteroids

Used as an Anti-inflammatory of Airways

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Accolate

Zafirlukast

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Class: Leukotrine modifier

Alternative to Corticosteroids

Used as and Anti-inflammatory of Airways

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Zyflo

Zileuton

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Class: Leukotrine modifier

Alternative to Corticosteroids

Used as and Anti-inflammatory of Airways

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Cabenicillin

Amoxicillin

Ampicillin

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Class: Penicilliin-type antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-positive Bacteria

(Staphyococcus, streptococcus, etc.)

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Methacillin

Oxacillin

Nafcillin

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Class: Penicillin-type antibiotic

Used to treat Penicillin-Resistant Gram-Positive Bacteria

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Caphalothin (Keflin)

Cephaloridine (Loridine)

Caphalexin (Keflex)

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Class: Non-Penicillin Antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-Positive Bacteria

(for patients allergic to Penicillin)

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Erythromycin

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Class: Non-Penicillin Antibiotic

Used to treat Penicillin Allergic Patients

Used to treat Mycoplasma Pneumonia

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Tetracycline

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Class: Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic

Used to treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Used to treat Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Used to treat Chronic Bronchitis

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Gentamycin

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Class: Antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-Negative Infections

(Pseudomonas, E. Coli, Klebisiella, etc.)

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Tobramycin

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Class: Antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-Negative Infections

(Pseudomonas, E. Coli, Klebsiella, etc.)

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Streptomycin

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Class: Antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-Negative Infections

(Also used with Tuberculosis)

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Isoniazid

INH

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Class: Anti-Tubercle Bacilli Agent

Used to treat Tuberculosis

**Used with Rifampin**

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Rifampin

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Class: Anti-Tubercle Bacilli Agent

Used to treat Tuberculosis

**Used with INH**

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Inderal

Quindine or Propranolol

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Class: Cardiac Glycoside

Used to treat Atrial Arrhythmias

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Pronestyl

Procainamide

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Class: Cardiac Anti-Arrhytmic Agent

Used to treat Atrial Arrhythmias

Used to treat Ventricular Tachycardia

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Digitalis

Crystodigin

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Class: Cardiac Glycoside

Purpose is to Increase Contractility

(Left-Heart Failure and CHF)

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Digoxin

Lanoxin

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Class: Cardiac Glycoside

Purpose is to Increase Contractility

(Left-Heart Failure and CHF)

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Nitroglycerin

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Class: Anti-Angina

Used to treat Angina Pectoris

(Chest Pain)

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Lidocaine

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Class: Anti-Arrhythmic Agent

Used to treat PVCs

(Pulseless V-Tach and V-Fib)

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Amidodarone

Cordarone

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Class: Anti-Arrhythmic Agent

Used to treat Pulseless V-Tach and V-Fib

(non responsive to defibrillation)

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Bitolterol

Tornalate

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Class: Bronchodilator Front Door

Adult Dose: 1.25 mg D

Used to treat Wheezing

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Pirbuterol

Maxair

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Class: Bronchodilator Front Door

Adult Dose: 2 Puff MDI

Used to treat Wheezing

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Alupent

Metaproterenol

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Class: Bronchodilator Front Door

Adult Dose: 0.3 ml

Used to treat Wheezing

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Salmeterol

Serevent

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Class: Bronchodilator Front Door

Adult Dose: 2 Puff MDI, BID

Used to treat Wheezing

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Terbutaline

Brethine

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Class: Bronchodilator Front Door

Adult Dose: 0.5 ml

Use to treat Wheezing

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Atrovent

Ipratropium Bromide

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Class: Bronchodilator Back Door

Used to treat Wheezing

**Especially good for Emphysema**

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Atropine

(Sch 1000)

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Class: Bronchodilator Back Door; Cardiac Stimulant

Used to treat Wheezing

Used to treat Bradycardia

Used to reverse Cholinergic Crisis (From Edrophonium (Tensilon)

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Sprivia

Tiotropium Bromide

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Class: Bronchodilator

Dose: DPI Inhaler Q-day

Used for Long-Term Bronchodilation

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Choledyl

Oxytriphylline

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Class: Bronchodilator

Used for Long-Term Bronchodilitation

36
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Robinul

Glycopyrrolate

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Class: Bronchodilator

Used for Long-Term Bronchodilitation

Used as a Drying Agent

37
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Oxivent

Oxitropium

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Class: Bronchodilator

MDI Only!!

Used for Long-Term Bronchodilitation

38
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Pulmozyme

Dornase Alpha

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Class: Mucolytic Agent

Dose 2.5 mg or 2.5ml

Used for Cystic Fibrosis

Used to Prevent Infection

39
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Racemic Epinephrine

S2 or Vaponephrine

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Class: Decongestant; Mucosal Vasoconstrictior

Used for Epiglottits

Used for Stridor Following Extubation

40
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Aerobid

Flunisolide

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Class: Corticosteroid

Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

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Prednisone

Deltasone

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Class: Corticosteroid

Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

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Solu-Medrol

Methylprednisolone

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Class: Corticosteroid

Used as and Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

43
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Decadron

Dexamethasone

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Class: Corticosteroid

Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

44
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Beclamethasone

Becolvent or Vanceril

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Class: Corticosteroid

Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

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Pulmicort

Budesonide

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Class: Corticosteroid

Used for Obstructive Diseases

Used as and Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

46
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Asthmacort

Triamcinilone

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Class: Corticosteroid

Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

47
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Flovent

Fluticasone

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Class: Corticosteroid

Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

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Advair

Fluticasone and Salmeterol

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Class: Bronchodilator/Corticosteroid

Combined Long- and Short-Term Agents

Used to treat Bronchoconstriction

49
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Osmitrol

Mannitol

A

Class: Cerebral Diuretic

Used for Cerebral Edema

Used to treat Drug Overdose

50
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Lasix

Furosimide

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Class: Diuretic

Used to treat CHF

Used to treat Pulmonary Edema

Used to treat Fluid Overload

51
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Diamox

Acetazolamide

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Class: Diuretic

Used to treat Peripheral Edema

Used to treat Cerebral Edema

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Levophed

Norepinephrine

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Class: Vasoconstrictor

Used to treat Hypotension

Used to treat Cardiogenic Shock

53
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Seconoal

Secobarbital

A

Class: Barbituate

Used for Sedation

54
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Dalmane

Flurazepam

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Class: Sedative; Non-Barbituate

Used for Sedation

55
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Phenobarbital

Luminal

A

Class: Barbituate

Used for Sedation

56
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Pentabarbital

Nembutal

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Class: Barbituate

Used for Sedation

57
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Halcion

Triazolam

A

Class: Benzodiazepine

Used for Pain

Used to Reduce Anxiety

58
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Ribavirin

Virozole

A

Class: Antiviral

Used to treat RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)

59
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Pentamadine

Nebupent

A

Class: Antipneumocystis Agent

Used to treat Pneumocystis Carinii

(mostly seen in HIV/AIDS)

60
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Medroxyprogesterone

Hormone

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Class: Respiratory Stimulant

Used for Central Sleep Apnea

61
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Dopram

Doxapram

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Class: Respiratory Stimulant

Used for Central Sleep Apnea

Used for Neonatal Apnea

62
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Nicorette

A

Class: Smoking Cessation Facilitator

Helps Curb Addiction to Nicotine

63
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Albuterol

A

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door

Adult Dose: 0.5 mL

Side Effects: Tremors

Used to treat Wheezing

64
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Nicotrol NS

A

Class: Smoking Cessation Facilitator

Used to Curb Addiction to Nicotine

65
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Hypotonic Saline

(0.45% Saline)

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Class: Wetting Agent

Used to treat Thick Secretions

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Ativan

Lorazapam

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Class: Benzodiazepine

Used to Reduce Anxiety

67
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Narcan

Naloxone

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Class: Narcotic Agonist

Used to Reverse Narcotic Influence

68
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Valium

Diazepam

A

Class: Sedative; Minor Tranqilizer

Used to Provide Mild Sedation

69
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Xanax

Alprazolam

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Class: Benzodiazepine

Used to Reduce Anxiety

70
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Codeine

A

Class: Narcotic Analgesic

Used for Pain

Used for Anxiety Relief

71
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Hypertonic Saline

1.8 - 15% saline

A

Class: Wetting Agent

May cause irritation and bronchospasm

Used for Sputum Induction

72
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Aspirin

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve)

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Class: Pain Relievers

Used for Pain

Used to Decrease Inflammation

73
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Morphine

A

Class: Narcotic Analgesic

Used for Pain

74
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Mucomyst

Acetylcysteine

A

Class: Mucolytic Agent

Dose: 2 - 4 cc of 10 - 20% Strength

Used for Thick Secretions

75
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Xopenex

Levalbuterol

A

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door

Adult Dose: 0.63 mg TID

Used to treat Wheezing

76
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NicoDerm

A

Class: Smoking Cessation Facilitator

Dermal (skin) Patch

Used to Curb Addiction to Nicotine

77
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Theophylline

Aminophylline

A

Class: Respiratory Stimulant

Used for Neonatal Apnea

(during sleep)

78
Q

Exosurf

A

Class: Artificial Surfactant

Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

79
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Survanta

A

Class: Artificial Surfactant

Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

80
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Infasurf

A

Class: Artificial Surfactant

Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

81
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Versed

Midozolam

A

Class: Artificial Surfactant

Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

82
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Curosurf

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Class: Artificial Surfactant

Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

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