Vasoactive Drugs Flashcards
What drug class is neosynephrine?
Synthetic direct alpha-1 agonist
What is another name for neosynephrine?
Phenylephrine
What concentration is neosynephrine?
10 mg/cc
What is the dose of neosynephrine?
40-100 mcg
What is the onset, peak, and duration of neosynephrine?
Onset: 30-45 sec
Peak: 1-2 min
Duration: 15-20 min
What is another name for brevibloc?
Esmolol
What is the drug class of esmolol?
Beta-1 antagonist
What is the concentration of brevibloc?
10 mg/cc
What is the dosage of esmolol?
10-15 mg bolus
What is the onset, peak, and duration of esmolol?
Onset: 2 min
Peak: 5 min
Duration: 10-15 min
What drug class is ephedrine?
Synthetic indirect and direct alpha-1, beta-1 and beta-2
What is the concentration of ephedrine?
25-50 mg/cc
What is the dosage of ephedrine?
5-10 mg incremental doses
What is the onset, peak, and duration of ephedrine?
Onset: 1 min
Peak: 2-5 min
Duration: 10-60 min
What is another name for labetalol?
Trandate