pharmpharmpharm(drug dosages from summer quarter) Flashcards
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What is the trade name for Acetaminophen?
Tylenol, Ofirmev
What classification does Acetaminophen fall under?
Non-opioid analgesic
What is the mechanism of action for Acetaminophen?
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
What are the indications for Acetaminophen?
Mild-moderate pain
Fever
What is the recommended dose for Acetaminophen?
325-650mg q 4 hrs. OR 1g q 6 hrs. (PO or IV)
What is a key contraindication for Acetaminophen?
Do not exceed 4g/day
What is the trade name for Activated charcoal?
Actidose
What classification does Activated charcoal fall under?
Adsorbent
What is the mechanism of action for Activated charcoal?
Adsorbs toxins, inhibits GI absorption
What are the indications for Activated charcoal?
Toxic ingestion within 1-2 Hrs.
What is the recommended dose for Activated charcoal?
25-100g PO
What is a key contraindication for Activated charcoal?
Avoid in caustic/petroleum ingestions
What is the trade name for Adenosine?
Adenocard
What classification does Adenosine fall under?
Antiarrhythmic
What is the mechanism of action for Adenosine?
Slows conduction time through AV node, causes ‘transient-asystole’
What is the indication for Adenosine?
AVNRT (Atrio-ventricular Nodal Re-entrant Tachycardia)
What is the recommended dose for Adenosine?
6mg R-IVP, repeat 12mg R-IVP
What is a key contraindication for Adenosine?
Sick sinus syndrome
What is the trade name for Albuterol?
Proventil/ Ventolin
What classification does Albuterol fall under?
Beta 2 agonist, bronchodilator
What is the mechanism of action for Albuterol?
Agonism of Beta 2 primarily (some beta 1 effects)
What are the indications for Albuterol?
Bronchial constriction, COPD/Asthma, hyperkalemia
What is the recommended dose for Albuterol?
2.5mg nebulized PRN, 180mcg MDI (2 puffs)
What is the trade name for Alteplase?
TPA