Set 2 Flashcards
Trade name: vasopressin
Pitressin
Generic name: Pitressin
vasopressin
Drug class: vasopressin
hormone
Dose: vasopressin
40 units IV
Indications: vasopressin
cardiac arrest to replace 1st 2 doses epi 1:10
Contraindications: vasopressin
CKD bc it increases fluid retention
Trade name: etomidate
Amidate
Generic name: Amidate
etomidate
Drug Class: etomidate
sedative/hypnotic
Dose: etomidate
0.1 - 0.3 mg/kg IV
Indications: etomidate
sedation for RSI
Contraindications: etomidate
None for EMS
Trade name: oxygen
oxygen
generic name: oxygen
oxygen
Drug class: oxygen
gas
Dose: oxygen
10-15 LPM nonrebreather
Indications: oxygen
hypoxia
Contraindications: oxygen
none for EMS
Trade name: acetaminophen
Tylenol
Generic name: Tylenol
acetaminophen
Drug class: acetaminophen
analgesic
Dose: acetaminophen
325-650 mg po q.4-6 h.
Indications: acetaminophen
not EMS. Fever, pain
Contraindications: acetaminophen
liver disease
Trade name: naproxen
Aleve
Generic name: Aleve
naproxen
Drug Class: naproxen
NSAID
Dose: naproxen
Adult: 250-500 mg PO
Peds: 5-15 mg/kg PO
Indications: naproxen
non-EMS, pain relief
Contraindications: naproxen
hypersensitivity to NSAID, aspirin
Trade name: ketorolac
Toradol
Generic name: Toradol
ketorolac
Drug class: ketorolac
NSAID
Dose: ketorolac
25-50 mg IV/IM
Indications: ketorolac
Antiinflammatory useful for kidney/bladder stones
Contraindications: ketorolac
hypersensitivity, not for long term use
Trade name: ibuprofen
Advil, Motrin
Generic name: Advil, Motrin
ibuprofen
Drug class: ibuprofen
NSAID
Dose: ibuprofen
200-400 mg q.6-8 h.
Indications: ibuprofen
non-ems, pain relief
contraindications: ibuprofen
liver disease, hypersensitivity
Trade name: hydromorphone HCl
Dilaudid
Generic name: Dilaudid
hydromorphone HCl
Drug class: hydromorphone HCl
Narcotic analgesic (Schedule II)
Dose: hydromorphone HCl
1-4 mg IV/IM/SQ/PO q.4-6 h.
Indications: hydromorphone HCl
severe pain, not for EMS use typically
Contraindications: hydromorphone HCl
hypersensitivity, status asthmaticus, may cause respiratory depression
Trade name: meperidine
Demerol
Generic name: Demerol
meperidine
Drug class: meperidine
narcotic analgesic
Dose: meperidine
Adult: 50-100 mg IM; 25-50 mg IV
Peds: 1 mg/kg IV or IM
Indications: meperidine
moderate to severe pain, not common in EMS
Contraindications: meperidine
hypersensitivity, respiratory distress
Trade name: fentanyl
Sublimaze
Generic name: Sublimaze
fentanyl
Drug class: fentanyl
narcotic analgesic
Dose: fentanyl
25-100 mcg SLOW IV
Indications: fentanyl
severe pain, hypotension
Contraindications: fentanyl
hypersensitivity, may cause respiratory depression